Dryden & Vermilion Bay Morning Snapshot
THUNDER BAY – WEATHER DESK – Dryden is waking up to light snow and a frosty -11°C at the airport as of 6:00 AM CST. The air is fairly moist for this kind of cold (humidity at 86%), which helps that light snow along and keeps the sky looking a little “grey sweater” today. Winds are out of the west at 22 km/h (gusting 32 km/h), giving a wind chill near -20. Barometric pressure sits at 99.5 kPa, and visibility is down to 1.6 km, so give yourself extra room if you’re driving.
What It Feels Like Outside
Even as the thermometer hovers around the low teens below zero early on, the wind does the real talking. With stronger gusts expected today, it’ll feel colder than it looks on paper—classic Northwestern Ontario behaviour.
Today’s Forecast Story
Saturday: Flurries Around, Wind Up, Temperatures Down
Through the morning, expect the light snow to wrap up, then cloudy skies with a 40% chance of flurries. The wind cranks up from the west, with gusts that can reach around 50 km/h, and temperatures drop to about -17 and then hold. Wind chills slide from around -21 this morning to near -30 this afternoon, and there’s a risk of frostbite if you’re exposed for long.
Wardrobe Call
This is a “real parka” day, not a “fashion parka” day. Go with a warm base layer, insulated coat, winter boots, and mitts (mitts beat gloves when it’s this sharp). A neck warmer or scarf is a good idea—your face will thank you.
Tonight: Clearing Near Midnight, But Colder
Tonight turns partly cloudy, with a 30% chance of early-evening flurries, then it clears near midnight. Winds shift northwest at 30 km/h with gusts near 50 before easing late. Low drops to -25, with a wind chill near -32 and continued frostbite risk.
The Next Couple of Days
Sunday: Cold, Mostly Cloudy, A Few Flurries Late
Sunday stays mainly cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon. High near -16. Wind chill starts around -33 in the morning, improving to about -23 in the afternoon. Sunday night clears with a low near -22.
Monday: A Bit Milder, Snow Chance Returns at Night
Monday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of flurries and a comparatively “mild” high near -7. Monday night turns cloudier with a 60% chance of snow, low near -13.
Travel Notes
Visibility is already reduced this morning, and with gusty winds today, local blowing snow can pop up even if the snowfall itself isn’t heavy. If you’re driving highways or open stretches near the lake and exposed areas, watch for sudden changes in visibility and traction.
Weather Trivia
Lake of the Woods and the surrounding region can create its own mini weather “personality”—cold air moving over open water late in the season can boost cloud and flurry potential even when nearby inland towns look calmer. The lake doesn’t make weather… it just adds commentary.
The Last Word:
Dryden & Vermilion Bay sees light snow and -11°C this morning, gusty winds today, wind chills near -30, then a deep freeze tonight to -25°C.
