It’s the kind of cold that makes your breath freeze mid-sentence — and there’s snow on the way, too.

Dryden and Vermilion Bay Weather Report – Monday, December 8, 2025

Frigid Morning with Snow Arriving Later

Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – The cold isn’t letting up in Dryden and Vermilion Bay as this new week begins. As of 5:00 AM CST, it’s -21.2°C at Dryden Airport, and a wind chill of -30°C is making it feel every bit like mid-winter already.

Skies are cloudy, winds are out of the south at 13 km/h, and humidity is 80% — a good mix for flurries to start stirring.

Visibility is steady at 16 km, and pressure is at 102.7 kPa, though it’s expected to fall later as snow moves into the area.

Today will stay mainly cloudy, with a 30% chance of light flurries during the day, increasing by late afternoon as light snow begins to develop. The high will reach -11°C, but wind chills will stay near -31°C this morning, improving only slightly to -18°C this afternoon. That means frostbite can occur in under 30 minutes — especially with any skin exposure.

Tonight: Light Snow Tapers, Flurries May Linger

By tonight, snow will taper off late this evening, but a 30% chance of flurries will persist under mainly cloudy skies. Expect around 5 cm of new snow, which may make roads slick by morning. Temperatures will hold steady near -14°C, but wind chills will feel like -21°C overnight.

Winds will stay light (up to 15 km/h), but that’s still enough to make it feel colder than what the thermometer suggests. Driving conditions may deteriorate this evening, so take extra caution if you’re heading out.

Tuesday and Beyond: Flurries Continue, Then Sunny Stretch Ahead

Tuesday will bring more cloud cover and a 60% chance of flurries, along with a high near -11°C. Winds will pick up slightly from the east at 20 km/h late in the day. Wind chills will be -21°C in the morning, and hover around -16°C in the afternoon.

Tuesday night skies clear a bit, dropping to a low of -21°C, and Wednesday and Thursday will bring a welcome change: sunshine returns, with highs near -14°C to -15°C and overnight lows around -21°C to -22°C.

Some light flurries may return Thursday night into Friday, but no major storms are on the horizon — just the kind of cold that makes snow squeak under your boots.

What to Wear

Cold + wind chill = full winter armour. Here’s your gear guide:

• Thermal base layers to trap body heat

• Insulated coat, snow pants, and waterproof boots

• Toque, scarf, thick mitts, and face covering — because -30°C wind chill is no joke

• Bring along sunglasses for the week ahead — that snow glare will return with the sunshine

❄️ Weather Trivia Time!

Did you know? Dryden sits right along the path of major snow systems that sweep across the prairies into Northwestern Ontario. It’s not unusual for the area to get 20+ cm of snow per week during December, especially with lake-effect systems nearby!