Rain and (possibly) flurry filled few days ahead in the nation’s capital
Posted Nov 21, 2024 08:54:45 AM.
Last Updated Nov 21, 2024 08:55:18 AM.
It looks like it’s going to be wet for several days with a chance of flurries starting late this week for Ottawa.
According to Environment Canada, the city could see about 10 to 15 millimetres of rain Thursday, with a high of 6 C. Gusts of about 20 km/h will increase overnight to 30 km/h, as the rain continues. Up to 25 mm is expected.
Friday the precipitation will continue with about 5 to 10 mm possible. The weather agency notes that overnight Friday there is a 40 per cent chance of rain showers or flurries with a high of 1 C.
Saturday’s temperature increases to 7 C making mixed precipitation unlikely for Ottawa, but overnight temperature could drop to a low of -1 C, increasing the chance of some flurries.
So far in the forecast, Sunday looks to be the only drier day over the next week. It is expected to be chilly with a high of 2 C and cloudy.
With temperatures dropping, snow is possible over the next several weeks in the nation’s capital. This week Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) kicked off its annual winter readiness campaign urging drivers to change their tires.
“When the temperature is expected to be 7 C or lower is a good time to put your snow tires on,” Sgt. Ted Dongelmans said.
He said drivers need to make sure their winter tires are torqued properly to avoid potentially losing a wheel when on the roadway.
Nadia Matos, a spokesperson with CAA South Central Ontario, said drivers should also ensure their windshield wipers are in good working order.
“You can’t go anywhere in the winter months with low visibility or no visibility, and what you don’t want is to have a windshield wiper that’s frayed or cracked,” Matos said.
Police are also reminding motorists that it is illegal to pass snowplows working in echelons on roads where the speed limit is 80 km/h or more.
Early next week flurry chances increase with highs of 4 C and 2 C for Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday it’s possible all the precipitation could fall as snow with a high of -1 C.
With files from CityNews Toronto’s Patricia D’Cunha.
