A clear, crisp start with bright skies and a bite to the breeze
At 5:00 a.m. CST, Dryden Airport is reporting a mainly clear sky and –8.5°C (round it to –9°C). The barometric pressure is 102.1 kPa and rising, humidity is 83%, and a WNW wind at 11 km/h makes it feel closer to –14. Visibility is 16 km. It’s a classic high-pressure morning: bright, quiet, and cold.
Through today, sunshine holds with winds remaining light, up to 15 km/h. The daytime high nudges to about –1°C, but the morning wind chill near –14 eases only to around –3 this afternoon. The UV index is 1 (low). Roads and sidewalks will stay dry in the sun, but shaded spots stay frosty.
Tonight — clear and colder with a deep pre-dawn chill
Skies remain clear and the wind stays light, up to 15 km/h, turning more northwest this evening. Expect an overnight low near –13°C. The wind chill sits around –7 early in the evening and drops to about –16 toward daybreak. Plan on black ice forming on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets by early morning.
Tuesday — more sun, still crisp; Tuesday night stays clear
Tuesday is a repeat, with sunny skies and light winds up to 15 km/h. The high is near –1°C, but it will feel closer to –16 at the start of the day before improving to about –3 in the afternoon. The UV index remains 1 (low). Tuesday night stays clear with a low near –6°C.
Wednesday — a touch milder before clouds increase at night
Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a modest warm-up to +2°C in the afternoon. By night, clouds thicken with a 40 percent chance of flurries and a low near –4°C. Expect a few slick patches late if those flakes dust the roads.
What to wear and how to travel it
Dress in layers: a thermal base, a warm mid-layer, and a wind-resistant jacket will make the morning much easier. Add a toque and insulated gloves for the school run or a walk, and switch to lighter gloves after lunch. Waterproof, grippy footwear is smart for frosty sidewalks and any overnight refreeze. If you’re driving early or late, leave extra space and watch for black ice on bridges and shaded stretches.
