'Winter is at it again!' City of Ottawa officials say crews are out clearing roads and sidewalks after 14 cm of snow covered Ottawa on Wednesday.
As the city of Ottawa digs out from another significant snowfall, crews are preparing to shift operations in anticipation of warmer temperatures for the final weekend of the year.
Environment Canada says 14 cm of snow has fallen at the Ottawa Airport, as of 4 p.m. A total of 10 cm of snow has been recorded at the Gatineau Airport. The surprise snowfall slowed down the commute across the city on Wednesday. In a statement on its website, the city said crews are out to clear the priority road and sidewalk network, and will focus on residential areas later on Wednesday.Given that there is more snow than originally forecasted and considering the timing of this event, we decided not to call a winter weather parking ban.
The city says the active transportation network – such as sidewalks and multi-use pathways – remain a priority, and crews will focus on clearing the networks through the week.A mix of sun and cloud expected on Thursday, with a high of plus 5 C.Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through the New Year's weekend.
The city is asking people to consider clearing your local catch basin to allow rain and melting snow to drain.Environment Canada has reported 93 cm of snow in Ottawa so far in December.
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