Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting Tuesday under a Yellow Fog Advisory, with dense fog and very low visibility expected early this morning. Conditions are already reduced at Dryden Airport, and there’s also a risk of patchy freezing drizzle, which can quickly turn untreated roads, sidewalks, and parking lots slick.
If you’re on the roads early, slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra following distance.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (Dryden Airport – 4:00 AM CST)
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Condition: Mist
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Temperature: -5.4°C
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Wind: W 9 km/h
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Wind chill: -9
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Humidity: 95%
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Visibility: 1.6 km (and can drop lower in dense fog)
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Pressure: 100.5 kPa
Advisory in Effect
🟡 Fog Advisory (Impact: Moderate | Confidence: High)
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What: Near-zero visibility in dense fog
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When: Early this morning
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Extra hazard: Patchy freezing drizzle possible, adding slippery conditions.
Today (Tuesday)
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Cloudy
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60% chance of light snow this morning with risk of freezing drizzle
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Fog dissipating this morning
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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High: -5°C
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Wind chill: -14 this morning, near -9 this afternoon
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight
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Overcast
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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Low: -9°C
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Wind chill: -11 this evening, near -16 overnight
Wednesday, January 7
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Mainly cloudy, clearing in the afternoon
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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High: -1°C
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Wind chill: -14 in the morning, near -5 in the afternoon
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Night: Clear, low -6°C
Thursday, January 8
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Cloudy
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High: -3°C
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Night: Cloudy, low -10°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Damp cold day: insulated coat + warm mid-layer, toque, mitts, and waterproof winter boots.
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If walking a lot, consider traction (grippy soles/ice cleats) due to freezing drizzle risk.
Weather Trivia
Dense fog can form quickly when mild, moist air sits over a colder surface—visibility can go from “fine” to “near zero” in minutes, especially near low-lying areas and lakes.
Final Thoughts
Dryden and Vermilion Bay weather for Jan. 6, 2026: Yellow Fog Advisory with near-zero visibility early this morning. Cloudy with a 60% chance of light snow and risk of freezing drizzle. Fog dissipates later with a high near -5°C.
