Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Dryden and Vermilion Bay start Monday under cloudy skies with damp winter air and a wind chill near -10. While today stays fairly mild with a high near 0°C, the bigger concern arrives late tonight: light snow developing near midnight with a risk of freezing rain after midnight, which could create slick roads and walkways into Tuesday.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions (6:00 AM CST — Dryden Airport)

• Temperature: -4.5°C (Weather Focus: -5°C)

• Condition: Cloudy

• Wind: WSW 13 km/h

• Wind Chill: -10

• Humidity: 96%

• Pressure: 101.1 kPa

• Visibility: 13 km

Today (Monday, Jan 12)

• Mainly cloudy

• 40% chance of flurries this morning

• Risk of freezing drizzle this morning

• Wind up to 15 km/h

• High: 0°C

• UV index: 1 (low)

Impact: Watch for patchy slick spots early, especially bridges, overpasses, untreated sidewalks, and parking lots.

Extended Weather Forecast

Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)

Tonight (Mon, Jan 12)

• Mainly cloudy, then periods of light snow beginning near midnight

• Risk of freezing rain after midnight

• Snowfall: about 2 cm

• Wind becomes SW 20 km/h late this evening

• Low: -1°C (wind chill near -7 this evening)

Tuesday (Jan 13)

• Periods of light snow (about 2 cm)

• Wind W 20 km/h gusting 50, shifting N 30 gusting 50 early afternoon

• High: +1°C, then falling to -8°C in the afternoon

• Wind chill near -14 in the afternoon

Key point: That afternoon temperature drop can cause a fast refreeze, making roads icy after any wet/slushy buildup earlier.

Tuesday Night into Wednesday (Jan 14)

• Tuesday night: Cloudy periods, 30% chance of flurries, low -21°C

• Wednesday: Sunny, high -13°C

• Wednesday night: Clear, low -18°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• This morning: Dress for the wind chill—warm coat, gloves, toque, and a scarf/neck warmer.

• Today near 0°C: Layers help—milder temps but damp air can still feel cold.

• Tonight + Tuesday: With freezing drizzle/freezing rain risk, wear boots with strong traction and consider ice grips if you’ll be walking a lot.

• Tuesday afternoon: Add a windproof outer layer—gusty winds and falling temps will make it feel much colder.

Weather Trivia

When temperatures hover near 0°C, the atmosphere often flips between snow, drizzle, and freezing rain. That’s why “shoulder-zone” winter days—like today into tonight—can be some of the most hazardous for travel, even when snowfall totals are small.

Weather Overview

Dryden and Vermilion Bay weather for January 12, 2026: Cloudy with a chance of morning flurries and a risk of freezing drizzle. Light snow begins near midnight with a risk of freezing rain. Tuesday brings more light snow, gusty winds, and a sharp temperature drop.