Snowfall warning continues for Ottawa, spring-like weather arriving for weekend
Posted Apr 4, 2024 06:13:26 AM.
Last Updated Apr 4, 2024 11:08:26 AM.
It’s another very wintry day across the National Capital Region.
A snowfall warning remains in effect from Environment Canada as snow that began Wednesday, April 3 is forecast to continue through Thursday, April 4.
The snow is expected to taper off Thursday evening with up to 20 cm set to fall.
As of Tuesday, 9.8 cm of snow fell at Ottawa’s airport.
With temperatures very close to the freezing mark, the weather agency says the snow is very heavy and wet in nature.
The blustery weather has prompted some power outages across eastern Ontario and Quebec.
As of 10:30 a.m., more than 1,300 Hydro Ottawa customers, more than 22,000 Hydro-Quebec customers, and more than 20,000 Hydro One customers were without power.
While we have flurries in the forecast for Friday, the weekend forecast looks absolutely gorgeous:
Ottawa’s forecast:
- Thursday, April 4: Snow at times heavy. Amount 5 cm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near plus 1.
- Friday, April 5: Flurries or rain showers changing to rain showers near noon. High plus 5.
- Saturday, April 6: A mix of sun and cloud. High 8.
- Sunday, April 7: Sunny. High 14.
- Monday, April 8: A mix of sun and cloud. High 16.
- Tuesday, April 9: A mix of sun and cloud. High 14.
