Dryden – WEATHER DESK – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting the week under a stubborn winter pattern: light snow around this morning, a lot of cloud overhead, and cold that still has bite—especially when the wind picks up even slightly.
The good news is that the forecast does show a gradual easing later this week, with a more “February-normal” feel by Thursday as snow returns and daytime highs climb closer to the single digits below zero.
Today’s Weather Overview
As of 6:00 AM CST Monday, conditions are light snow with a temperature near -16.8°C. A northwest wind around 13 km/h is enough to push the wind chill to about -25, and visibility is sitting near 16 km in the light snow. Humidity is relatively high at 83%, which can make the cold feel a bit sharper.
What Today Looks Like
Through the morning, cloud hangs on with a 40% chance of flurries early, then the day stays mostly grey. Temperatures climb only modestly to a high near -13°C. Wind chills improve through the afternoon, but you’ll still feel it—around -25 this morning and closer to -19 later today. The UV index stays 1 (low), but if the cloud breaks at all, snow glare can still be noticeable.
Expected Conditions Over the Next Three Days
Tonight is the coldest point of this short-term outlook. Skies turn partly cloudy, and temperatures drop to -25°C. Wind chills fall to about -29 overnight, which is firmly in “cover every inch of skin” territory, with an elevated frostbite risk if you’re outside for long.
Tuesday stays mainly cloudy, and flurries look more likely later in the day with a 40% chance late afternoon. The high reaches -12°C, but the morning starts off harsh again with wind chills near -30, easing to around -18 in the afternoon. Tuesday night remains cloudy with a low near -14°C, which is a noticeable improvement compared to tonight.
Wednesday continues cloudy, but it’s the beginning of a bigger change. The daytime high rises to about -9°C, and by Wednesday night periods of snow move in, with the low holding near -11°C—milder than recent nights and a sign the air mass is changing.
The Extended Outlook: Midweek Into the Weekend
Thursday looks like the most active day, with periods of snow and a high near -3°C—much warmer than the start of the week, but often the kind of temperature that makes roads messier as snow becomes heavier and more compactable.
Friday swings back colder again with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near -12°C, followed by a sharp nighttime drop toward -24°C.
Saturday stays cloudy, with a high around -10°C and a low near -14°C. Sunday currently points to a more unsettled look with a 60% chance of flurries and a daytime high near -6°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today is “winter standard issue,” but tonight and Tuesday morning need the serious setup. A warm base layer, insulated mid-layer, and wind-resistant outer layer are the best combo. Mitts over gloves make a real difference when wind chills are near -30, and a neck gaiter or balaclava is worth it for cheeks and nose. If you’re driving between communities, cold like tonight’s can be hard on vehicles—keep your phone charged and consider a simple winter kit (blanket, booster cables, and a flashlight).
Weather Trivia
That “squeaky snow” sound you get under boots in Northwestern Ontario is most common in deep cold. When temperatures drop well below -20°C, snow crystals become drier and more brittle—so they squeak and crunch more sharply as you walk.
Weather Summary
Dryden and Vermilion Bay extended weather outlook for Monday, February 2, 2026: light snow early, high -13°C, and a bitterly cold night near -25°C with wind chill around -29. Flurries possible Tuesday, then a midweek warm-up with snow returning Wednesday night into Thursday.
