Snow Expected in Ottawa This Weekend
The first chance of snowfall is approaching Ottawa as temperatures are set to dip this weekend. Environment Canada reports the weekend will begin with rain and a high near 4°C.
Weekend Weather Details
- Rain will start the weekend and end by evening, with intermittent showers overnight.
- Temperatures on Saturday will stay just above 0°C, rising as the sun breaks through clouds.
- Wind gusts are expected to reach around 20 km/h.
Snow and Temperature Drop
From Saturday night into Sunday, temperatures will fall to -6°C with a chance of snow flurries. Sunday will bring snow with temperatures near 0°C dropping to -3°C overnight.
Although some snowflakes fell earlier this week, they did not accumulate. This weekend marks the first real potential for snow this season.
Colder Conditions Ahead
Monday night is expected to bring much colder temperatures, dropping to around -13°C, marking the first significant taste of winter weather. Normally, temperatures at this time of year are around 7°C during the day and -1°C at night.
"The forecast is calling for much cooler-than-normal temperatures on Monday night for lows around -13 C, the first real taste of the wintery weather."
Author’s summary: Ottawa faces a weekend shift to colder weather with the first snowfall chance and temperatures plunging well below average, signaling the start of winter.