4:50 AM CST | Wednesday, December 24, 2025
NetNewsLedger Weather Desk
DRYDEN – Vermilion Bay is starting Christmas Eve under a solid blanket of cloud, with leftover light snow and mist giving way to a colder, windier day. At the Dryden Airport early this morning, the temperature sits near -14°C, with a south wind at 18 km/h pushing the wind chill to -22.
Early Morning Snapshot (Dryden Airport)
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Temperature: -13.8°C
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Condition: Cloudy (mist reported earlier)
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Wind: South 18 km/h (Wind Chill: -22)
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Visibility: 16 km
Today: Cooling Trend Builds In
Snow earlier this morning is expected to taper, leaving a cloudy sky and a 30% chance of flurries lingering early. Temperatures will top out near -7°C, but the bigger story is the afternoon trend—cooler air continues to push in, setting the stage for a sharper drop tonight.
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High: -7°C
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Wind Chill: around -22 this morning, improving to near -10 this afternoon
Tonight: Cold Returns
Cloud holds on tonight and temperatures fall back to -16°C, with the wind chill dipping to about -22 again overnight. Roads that remain damp or slushy from earlier snow could refreeze in spots.
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Low: -16°C
Christmas Day: Quiet… For Now
Thursday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of afternoon flurries. Winds swing east around 20 km/hlate in the morning. Temperatures stay seasonably cold near -8°C.
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High: -8°C
Christmas Night Into Friday: Snow Returns
Snow develops Thursday night and continues into Friday, with Friday’s high near -4°C. This may be the more impactful period for holiday travel if you’re heading toward the Manitoba border or across regional highways.
The Last Word
Dryden & Vermilion Bay Weather Focus (Dec 24, 2025): cloudy and cold today with a chance of flurries, colder tonight, and snow returning Christmas night into Friday—watch for winter travel impact.
