Weather

O-Train suffers damage from freezing rain on east portion of system

"As precipitation increased, Line 1 started to experience issues," a memo from OC Transpo's top brass reads. On Wednesday, the city received 22.7 mm of rain and freezing rain, which coated wires, vehicles...

March 12, 2026 3:34 pm EST EST

Icy conditions, downed power lines as temperature flips cool again

Winds gusting across the nation's capital early Thursday morning caused a few downed power lines and several crashes. After several hours of precipitation and freezing rain on Wednesday, temperatures...

March 12, 2026 1:17 pm EST EST

Temperatures could rise in Ottawa lowering ice build up, meteorologist says

An ice storm is expected in the nation's capital on Wednesday, with officials warning it should ramp up by the evening. Environment Canada issued a forecast calling for several systems to bring freezing...

March 11, 2026 4:00 pm EST EST

City triggers significant weather protocols ahead of prolonged freezing rain

Officials are warning of multiple longer-term systems bringing dangerous ice to Ottawa and the surrounding region. Environment Canada notes that the low-pressure systems will lead to "significant" freezing...

March 10, 2026 3:11 pm EST EST

Heavy rain in Ottawa, coupled with frozen ground, could lead to flooding

A sizable rain system is expected to impact Ottawa on Saturday, prompting a warning from Environment Canada. The weather agency notes that 20-30 millimetres of rain is possible as thunderstorms roll...

March 7, 2026 9:22 am EST EST

Afternoon commute expected to be treacherous with 10 cm of snow

The national weather agency is reminding people in Ottawa to turn on their lights and allow for extra time to travel on Friday afternoon. The city is expecting up to 10 centimetres of snow to drop over...

February 20, 2026 12:23 pm EST EST

Snow in the forecast this weekend for Ottawa

Cold temperatures returned to the nation's capital, allowing the Rideau Canal Skateway to reopen after a brief pause, and will bring snow to the city. A wind chill on Tuesday night allowed National...

February 19, 2026 4:07 pm EST EST

Snow expected to create messy commutes in Ottawa

Buses in the City of Ottawa, and across the region, were cancelled on Tuesday morning in anticipation of a brief but powerful winter storm. According to Environment Canada, between 7 and 12 centimetres...

February 10, 2026 2:39 pm EST EST

Snow and frigid temperatures returning to nation's capital

The groundhogs in Canada might have been mistaken: freezing temperatures and snow are expected in Ottawa this weekend, according to the forecast. Environment Canada is calling for a possible 5 to 10...

February 6, 2026 1:58 pm EST EST

Ottawa-Gatineau's Winterlude kicks off during bitter cold spell

The 48th edition of a Canadian and Ottawa classic festival, Winterlude, is starting during some frigid temperatures. Environment Canada is warning of frostbite as wind chills dip to -28 on Friday. Flurries...

January 30, 2026 1:44 pm EST EST