Ottawa is expected to get five to 10 centimetres of snow
Kimberly Tremblay
Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for Ottawa as the city prepares for heavy snow on Monday, Feb. 3.
According to the advisory, five to 10 centimetres of snow is expected, but these numbers may increase during the day. The snow is set to begin in the afternoon and will continue throughout the evening.
Monday is expected to begin with freezing rain in the morning, with a low of -8 C. The city will feel much colder, with the temperature dropping to a low of -14 C with the wind chill.
Environment Canada is warning Ottawa residents that heavy snow and reduced visibility may cause unsafe travel conditions.
“Travel may be hazardous due to sudden changes in the weather. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow,” Environment Canada said.
Despite the snowy weather and icy road conditions, school busses are not cancelled and schools in the Ottawa region remain open.
Temperatures will become much colder during the afternoon, reaching a high of -1 C. The wind chill will make it feel like -16 C.
The snow is expected to decrease in the evening. It will be partly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of rain. Overnight, the temperature will drop to a low of -10 C.
This week’s Forecast
On Tuesday, there will be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -8 C. Cold air will hit the Ottawa region, with the wind chill making it feel like -17 C. The temperature will drop overnight to -19 C.
Wednesday will be mainly sunny with clouds clearing up by early afternoon. The day will see a high of -9 C, with temperatures dropping to -10 C in the evening. It will feel like -23 C with the wind chill.
Thursday will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of snow. The day will reach a high of 6 C. Temperatures will drop to -11 C overnight.
Friday will have a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -7 C. There will be a 30 per cent chance of rain.
On Saturday, it will mainly be sunny with a high of -5 C. It is expected to snow in the evening, with temperatures dropping to -11 C.
Sunday will be cloudy with a high of -5 C. Snow is expected throughout the day. Temperatures will drop to -16 C in the evening.
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