DRYDEN – WEATHER – Dryden and Vermilion Bay are starting Tuesday under clear skies and deep cold, with wind chills pushing into the -40 range. While the day improves a bit with a mix of sun and cloud, the cold remains a factor. Light snow returns late tonight into Wednesday, followed by another push of colder air and gusty northwest winds.
Today’s Weather Overview
Current Conditions (Dryden Airport — 7:00 AM CST)
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Temperature: -28.0°C
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Condition: Mainly clear
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Wind: WSW 18 km/h
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Wind Chill: -40
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Humidity: 75%
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Pressure: 101.9 kPa
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Visibility: 16 km
This is the kind of cold that feels sharp right away. Any exposed skin can become uncomfortable fast—especially with wind.
Today (Tue, Jan 20)
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A mix of sun and cloud
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Wind becoming west 20 km/h this morning
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High: -18°C
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Wind chill near -36 this morning, improving to around -25 this afternoon
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Risk of frostbite
Extended Weather Forecast
Expected Conditions (Next Three Days)
Tonight
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Partly cloudy, then periods of light snow beginning before morning
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Wind up to 15 km/h
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Low: -22°C
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Wind chill near -27
Wednesday (Jan 21)
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Periods of light snow
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Wind becoming NW 20 km/h gusting to 40 early afternoon
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High: -17°C
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Wind chill around -24 in the morning, sliding toward -29 in the afternoon
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Risk of frostbite
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Wednesday night: Cloudy with 40% chance of flurries, low -28°C
Thursday (Jan 22)
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Cloudy with 30% chance of flurries
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High: -23°C
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Thursday night: Cloudy, low -32°C
Wardrobe Recommendations
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This morning: Dress for the wind chill, not the thermometer—heavy parka, insulated mitts, warm boots, and a face/neck covering.
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Daytime: Layers help as it “warms” into the teens below zero.
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Tonight into Wednesday: Keep traction in mind—light snow can hide icy patches on highways, driveways, and sidewalks.
Weather Trivia
A clear, calm-looking morning can still be one of the coldest setups of the winter. When skies clear and winds are light-to-moderate, the region can cool quickly overnight—then even a small breeze creates very low wind chills.
