Dryden – Weather Desk – A bright, sunny Friday is on tap for Dryden and Vermilion Bay, but don’t let the sunshine fool you—this is still dangerously cold. Environment Canada has a Yellow Cold Warning in effect this morning, with wind chills near -40. Frostbite can develop quickly on exposed skin, especially early today.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions
Observed at 7:00 AM CST (Dryden Airport):
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Temperature: -27.9°C
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Condition: Mainly clear
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Wind: N 8 km/h
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Wind Chill: -36
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Humidity: 76%
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Dew Point: -30.8°C
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Pressure: 104.4 kPa
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Visibility: 16 km
Cold, dry air and clear skies make for a crisp morning—but it’s the wind chill that makes it hazardous.
Today
Sunny with light winds, but very cold wind chills early.
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High: -16°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -40 this morning, improving to about -22 this afternoon
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UV Index: 1 (Low)
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Cold safety: Frostbite in minutes is possible this morning—cover up.
Expected Conditions for Weekend
Tonight (Friday night)
Clear skies and another sharp temperature drop.
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Low: -25°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -23 this evening, near -30 overnight
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Risk: Frostbite remains possible overnight.
Saturday, January 31
A sunnier, slightly less harsh day—but still winter-cold.
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Sky: Sunny
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High: -9°C
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Wind: Up to 15 km/h
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Wind Chill: -32 in the morning, about -16 in the afternoon
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Night: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow, low -13°C
Sunday, February 1
Cloud and snow chances return.
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Sky: Cloudy with 60% chance of snow
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High: -8°C
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Night: Clear, low -22°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
This is a “no exposed skin” kind of day:
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Thermal base layer + insulated mid-layer + windproof parka
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Mittens (warmer than gloves) and insulated boots with good traction
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Neck gaiter/balaclava to protect cheeks and nose (especially this morning)
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Keep pets indoors as much as possible—if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.
Weather Trivia
High pressure systems (like today’s) often bring clear skies and sunshine, but in winter they can also deliver the coldest mornings—because clear skies let heat escape overnight.
Summary
Dryden and Vermilion Bay weather for Friday, January 30, 2026: Yellow Cold Warning with wind chills near -40 this morning. Sunny today with a high of -16°C, clear tonight near -25°C, and a milder weekend trend with snow chances Saturday night and Sunday.
