A surge of Arctic air is tightening its grip on Dryden and Vermilion Bay. Light snow and low visibility are part of the story today, but the main concern is the Yellow Cold Warning: very cold wind chills near -40 are expected tonight into Monday morning, bringing a serious frostbite risk for anyone outdoors.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
At Dryden Airport (12:02 PM CST), winter is firmly in control with light snow and reduced visibility.
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Temperature: -19.5°C (Weather Focus: -20°C)
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Condition: Light snow
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Wind: NNW 11 km/h
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Wind chill: -27
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Humidity: 74%
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Pressure: 101.2 kPa
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Visibility: 4 km
What to expect this afternoon
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Periods of light snow tapering off later today (about 2 cm)
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Local blowing snow developing late this afternoon
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Wind strengthens NW 30 km/h gusting to 50
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High: -18°C
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Wind chill dropping toward the low -30s later today
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Yellow Warning: Cold
What: Wind chill values near -40
When: Tonight into Monday morning (and very cold wind chills may return Monday night in some areas)
Expected Conditions
Tonight (Sun, Jan 18):
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Mainly cloudy
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Local blowing snow this evening
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Wind NW 30 km/h gusting to 50 easing later
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Low: around -27 to -28°C
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Wind chill plunging toward -40 overnight
Monday (Jan 19):
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Mix of sun and cloud, 30% chance of flurries in the afternoon
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High: -21°C
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Wind chills staying dangerously cold through the day (near -40 early, then still deep cold in the afternoon)
Tuesday (Jan 20):
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Cloudy
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High: -19°C
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Night: Cloudy, low -22°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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Today: Full winter kit—parka, insulated mitts, toque, and warm boots. With light snow and 4 km visibility, take extra care on highways and open stretches.
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Tonight into Monday morning: Treat it like extreme cold. Add face/neck coverage and a windproof outer layer. Keep outdoor time short and take warm-up breaks.
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If driving: Keep a winter kit in the vehicle (blanket, extra gloves, snacks, flashlight). In deep cold, small delays become bigger problems faster.
Weather Trivia
Wind chill isn’t the air temperature—it’s how quickly wind pulls heat away from exposed skin. That’s why a calm -25°Ccan feel very different from a windy -20°C—and why wind chills near -40 demand real caution.
Summary
Dryden & Vermilion Bay weather for Jan 18, 2026: Yellow Cold Warning with wind chills near -40 tonight into Monday morning. Light snow today, local blowing snow, and dangerous cold persists into midweek.
