Ottawa’s weekend weather: Here’s what to expect

Environment Canada is forecasting a warm and sunny start to the weekend, ending with rain showers on Saturday evening through Sunday.

Ottawa’s current weather is 0.4 C and partly cloudy, based on weather data collected from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 10 a.m. this morning. Sunny skies are expected throughout the day Friday, changing to a mix of sun and cloud daytime Saturday.

According to the weather agency, rain showers will begin on Saturday evening and continue until late Sunday evening.

They are warning that significant rainfall and strong wind gusts are possible on March 16, through 12 a.m. on March 17.

Forecasting predicts Ottawa should see break from rain on Monday and Tuesday — but showers will resume Wednesday and should last through the daytime on Thursday.

While it’s still early, Environment Canada will provide an update on Thursday evening conditions.

Check with your local Conservation Authority or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for more information about flooding, noted Environment Canada. Click here for details.

Ottawa’s forecast

• Friday, Mar. 14: Sunny, high 8. Partly cloudy this evening, low plus 1.
• Saturday, Mar. 15: A mix of sun and cloud, high 11. Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers in the evening. Low 6.
• Sunday, Mar. 16: Showers with wind gusts. High 14. Showers in the evening. Low zero.
• Monday, Mar. 17: Clearing. High plus 5. Clear skies in the evening. Low minus 5.
• Tuesday, Mar. 18: Sunny. High 9. Cloudy periods in the evening. Low minus 1.
• Wednesday, Mar. 19: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent of showers. High 11.
  Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers in the evening. Low plus 5.
• Thursday, Mar. 20: Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 13.