Dryden – WEATHER – Dryden and Vermilion Bay get a brief break in the weather today with sunshine and a milder afternoon, but don’t get too comfortable.
An approaching system is set to move in tonight into Wednesday, and Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement calling for hazardous winter conditions, including 5 to 15 cm of snow and blowing snow with gusts up to 60 km/h.
That combination can drop visibility suddenly and make travel difficult—especially overnight and through Wednesday.
Current Conditions
As of 5:00 AM CST at Dryden Airport, conditions are clear with a temperature of -11.5°C. A northeast wind at 13 km/h is producing a wind chill of -18. Humidity is 87%, and visibility is 16 km. Pressure is 102.0 kPa, supporting the calm start, but the forecast and the special statement confirm this is the calm before the next round of snow.
What Today Looks Like
Environment Canada’s forecast (issued 4:30 AM CST) calls for mainly sunny skies, with fog patches dissipating this morning. Winds turn more easterly and increase this afternoon to east 20 km/h gusting to 40. The high reaches -1°C, with wind chills improving from -16 this morning to about -6 this afternoon.
Even though it’s brighter today, the wind will keep it feeling colder, and that strengthening easterly flow is a hint the storm system is getting closer.
Expected Conditions (Next 3 Days)
Tonight (Tuesday Night)
Tonight starts fairly quiet, then conditions change late. Expect clear skies early, then partly cloudy with periods of snow and local blowing snow beginning overnight. Environment Canada indicates about 2 cm overnight, but this is the start of a longer event.
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Low: -8°C
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Wind: east 30 km/h gusting to 50
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Wind chill: around -16 overnight
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday is the main impact day. Expect periods of snow and local blowing snow, with additional accumulation around 5 cm in the daytime forecast. With strong winds, drifting and sudden whiteouts are possible, especially on open stretches outside town and along higher-speed routes.
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High: -5°C
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Wind: east 30 km/h gusting to 50
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Wind chill: near -17
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Night: periods of snow, low -11°C
Thursday, February 19
Snow remains in the picture. Expect periods of snow with a colder daytime trend.
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High: -7°C
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Thursday night: 60% chance of snow, low -11°C
Special Weather Statement — Key Impacts
Environment Canada highlights:
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Snowfall totals: 5 to 15 cm (amounts may shift depending on storm track)
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Blowing snow: gusts up to 60 km/h, reducing visibility—sometimes to near zero
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Timing: tonight through Wednesday
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Travel risk: difficult roads and walkways; delays and possible closures
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today is manageable with standard winter gear, but tonight and Wednesday call for “storm-ready” planning.
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Today: warm layers, a wind-blocking outer jacket, hat, and mitts (wind chills in the mid-teens below zero this morning).
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Tonight/Wednesday: add eye and face protection if you’ll be outdoors—blowing snow can sting and reduce visibility quickly.
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Footwear: insulated, waterproof boots with strong grip. Snow plus wind often hides icy patches.
Vehicle prep: fill the gas tank, top up winter windshield washer fluid, and pack a brush/scraper and a warm blanket. In blowing snow, short drives can turn stressful fast.
Weather Trivia
Blowing snow can create near-whiteout conditions even when snowfall rates aren’t extreme. Strong gusts lift loose snow from the ground and reduce visibility sharply—especially across open areas and on exposed highways.
Summary
Dryden and Vermilion Bay weather for Tuesday, February 17, 2026: mainly sunny today with a high of -1°C, then snow and local blowing snow begin overnight. Environment Canada Special Weather Statement calls for 5–15 cm of snow and gusts up to 60 km/h tonight into Wednesday, with reduced visibility and difficult travel.
