Good morning, Ottawa!

By OttawaMatters Staff

Posted Mar 5, 2019 11:00:00 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Today there will be increasing cloudiness with periods of light snow beginning in the morning. Winds coming from the southwest at 20 km/h near noon.

Expect a high of -11C with a wind chill near -22C and a UV index of 1 or low.

Tonight the periods of light snow will be ending in the evening and then clearing. Winds a tad lighter at up to 15 km/h. The low will be -17C with a wind chill of -25C overnight. There will be a risk of frostbite, so take proper precautions.

Don't forget to check on the latest local gas prices, which are also listed on this page.

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