🌧️ Rain returns to the region today with a risk of thunder — breezy and mild conditions continue into the weekend

Dryden – WEATHER – It’s a cool and cloudy start this morning across Dryden and Vermilion Bay, with early temperatures near +6°C and light southeast winds. Fog patches are lifting, but skies will remain overcast as showers spread into the region by late morning. Some areas could see 5 to 10 mm of rain, and there’s a risk of a thunderstorm this evening as a low-pressure system tracks across northwestern Ontario.

Friday brings a break in the steady rainfall but will remain windy and unsettled, with showers lingering into Saturday.

🌤 Current Conditions (as of 6:00 AM CDT – Dryden Airport)

• Temperature: 5.9°C

• Dew Point: 3.9°C

• Humidity: 87%

• Wind: SE 13 km/h

• Pressure: 102.2 kPa

• Condition: Cloudy

• Visibility: 16 km

Thursday, October 16 Forecast

• Weather: Increasing cloudiness with showers beginning late this morning.

• Fog patches dissipating early this morning.

• Rainfall: 5–10 mm possible.

• Wind: Becoming southeast 20 km/h late this morning.

• High: 11°C

• UV Index: 1 (low)

🌙 Tonight

• Weather: Showers with risk of a thunderstorm.

• Rainfall: 5–10 mm possible.

• Temperature: Steady near +11°C

🌧️ Friday, October 17

• Weather: Showers ending late in the morning, then mainly cloudy with 60% chance of scattered showers.

• Wind: Becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late in the morning, then shifting southwest 40 gusting to 60 km/h.

• High: 16°C

• UV Index: 2 (low)

Friday Night:

• Weather: Cloudy with a 60% chance of showers.

• Low: +7°C

🌦 Saturday, October 18

• Weather: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers.

• High: 11°C

Saturday Night:

• Weather: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers.

• Low: +5°C

🌤 Sunday, October 19

• Weather: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers.

• High: 11°C

Sunday Night:

• Weather: Cloudy periods with a 30% chance of showers.

• Low: +3°C

🌬 Weather Highlights

• Today: Light morning winds, turning breezy with rain and isolated thunder this evening.

• Friday: Windy and mild, with gusts up to 60 km/h by midday.

• Weekend: Cooler, mostly cloudy, and scattered light showers through Sunday.

🌦 4-Day Summary

☔ Travel & Wardrobe Tips

• Today: Rain gear essential — umbrella and waterproof footwear recommended.

• Tonight: A few rumbles of thunder possible; travel with caution on wet roads.

• Friday: Secure outdoor items — gusty southwest winds expected.

• Weekend: Cooler, layered clothing advised for outdoor plans.

Showers and a few rumbles of thunder move through Dryden and Vermilion Bay today — windy and unsettled Friday leads into a cooler, cloudy weekend. – NetNewsLedger Weather Desk