First of the season snowfall breaks over 50-year record

It’s been several decades since Ottawa has seen such a large amount of snow this early in November, according to records from Environment Canada.

The dumping of snow across the nation’s capital on Nov. 9 broke a record first set in 1967. The weather agency noted that the Ottawa International Airport recorded 11.7 centimetres of snow on Sunday, smashing the previous record of 5.8 cm.

Leaves that had just turned in the city are now covered in snow, as temperatures dropped late in the weekend, allowing a storm system to settle in. The snowfall prompted a warning from Environment Canada that lasted well into the afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 120 collisions, 19 of which were in Ottawa, with minor injuries in the east region. Officials asked people to prepare ahead of the weekend, like putting on snow tires or avoiding travel as the system passed.

On Monday, police posted a photo showing an ice-crystal-covered, almost bald tire on a vehicle that an officer stopped.

“We know here in Ottawa that the seasons can change in an instant,” the post from police reads. “Make sure your vehicle is winter-ready, beginning with snow tires! These tires weren’t even acceptable for summer weather and resulted in the driver losing control in the snowy weather.”

Temperatures are expected to hover around 0 C, on Monday, with a wind chill making it feel like -9. Scattered flurries are expected throughout the day.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of flurries. High of 0 C.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of rain or flurries. High of 4 C.

Snowy Sunday in the capital

Spectators filled the stands in a long game of the Canadian Premier League final hosted in Ottawa on Sunday, which saw almost whiteout conditions in the historical game.

Atlético Ottawa forward David Rodríguez clinched the game-winning goal in overtime, after goalies were shovelling the area around their boxes and people were unburying the lines so the game could continue.

Not to mention that his first goal of the final was a bicycle kick. It was a dose of championship magic that earned high praise from Ottawa head coach DiegoMejía.

“It’s the best goal ever in this league,” Mejía said. “Ever in this league.”

Thanks to his heroics, Atlético Ottawa have won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history, albeit it took four hours to record a 2-1 win in the snowstorm showdown against the defending champions Cavalry FC of Calgary.

This CPL final in Ottawa is getting attention around the world https://t.co/lMPvJrvRz5

— Cormac Mac Sweeney (@cmaconthehill) November 10, 2025