Comfortable and Clear Conditions to Kick Off the Labour Day Weekend

Dryden – Weather – As Thursday dawns in Dryden and Vermilion Bay, the air is cool and calm under mainly clear skies. A tranquil morning sets the tone for what promises to be a largely sunny and warm Labour Day weekend. While a slight chance of showers may appear on Friday, the rest of the long weekend looks ideal for camping, barbecuing, or enjoying the lakes.

Today’s Weather Overview

Current Conditions

Observed at: Dryden Airport
Time: 6:00 AM CDT, Thursday, August 28, 2025

• Temperature: 9.0°C

• Condition: Mainly Clear

• Wind: Northeast at 11 km/h

• Humidity: 95%

• Dew Point: 8.2°C

• Barometric Pressure: 102.3 kPa

• Visibility: 16 km

A peaceful start with high humidity and light winds — fog patches may linger early but will burn off quickly.

Today’s High: 21°C
UV Index: 6 or High — sun protection advised if outdoors.

Tonight: A mix of clouds overnight, but dry. Low: 10°C

Extended Long Weekend Forecast

Expected Conditions

Friday, August 29:
A mix of sun and cloud with a 30% chance of showers late in the morning into the early afternoon. Still a warm day with a high of 24°C, and a humidex of 27°C will add a bit of extra heat.

Friday Night: Cloudy periods continue into the night. Low: 14°C

Saturday, August 30:
A return to full sunshine and classic summer conditions with a high of 28°C — perfect weather for the peak of the long weekend.

Saturday Night: Clear skies with a mild overnight low of 14°C.

Sunday, August 31:
Sunny once again and warm. High: 27°C

Sunday Night: Clear, calm, and mild with another low of 14°C.

Labour Day, Monday, September 1:
Cloud cover increases slightly, leading to a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 24°C.

Monday Night: Cloudy with a 30% chance of showers returning. Low: 14°C

Wardrobe Recommendations

• Today: Start with a light jacket or hoodie. As temperatures rise, transition to short sleeves or a breathable top.

• Friday: Keep a compact umbrella or light rain jacket on hand just in case of a passing shower around midday.

• Saturday & Sunday: Dress for summer — t-shirts, shorts, and sun hats. Don’t forget sunscreen with the UV index holding at 6.

• Labour Day Monday: A mix of sun and clouds makes layers your best bet — a light jacket might be helpful in the evening.

Weather Trivia

Did You Know?
Fog patches are common in areas like Dryden and Vermilion Bay during late summer due to radiational cooling — where the land loses heat quickly under clear skies. This cooling causes near-surface moisture to condense into fog, especially in low-lying or sheltered regions near lakes or rivers.