Sunny, but chilly weekend ahead: CityNews meteorologist

By Alex Goudge

Posted Jan 22, 2021 12:09:00 PM.

While there isn't any snowfall in the forecast for the weekend, sunny but frigid weather is expected for Ottawa, Smiths Falls and the Valley.

According to CityNews Meteorologist Jill Taylor, a mix of sun and cloud is expected for Saturday, along with a high near -11 C. Gusty winds out of the northwest are also expected.

The cold temperatures are slated to continue into Sunday with mainly sunny skies and a high around -11 C. The morning low on Sunday is expected to feel like -19 C.

It will start to warm up slightly heading into next week; a high of -8 C along with sun and cloud is expected for Monday, while Tuesday will share those conditions. The high for Tuesday is -6.

In the meantime, some flurries are expected throughout the day on Friday, along with gusty winds out of the west-northwest.

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