First snowfall in Ottawa prompts winter travel advisory

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Cold temperatures and snow amounting to 10 centimetres are in the forecast for Ottawa this Wednesday. A winter weather travel advisory is in effect and police are asking people to drive safely.

Ottawa police have responded to 24 collisions in the city since 6 a.m. as Ottawa sees its first significant snowfall of the season.

Friday will see a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -6 C. A low of -7 C and cloudy skies are expected for the night.Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Ottawa According to the advisory, which is expected to remain in effect until Thursday, Ottawa will receive up to 10 cm of snow. Some stretches of residential roads caused headaches for drivers, but Denyes says on main arteries and highways, roads are manageable thanks to moderate temperatures.

"I'm enjoying it. I'll never get people who want to spend the holidays in a warm climate," said Eric Kaulbars. "Lake effect snow squalls off Lake Ontario will continue to affect highway 401 and Highway 3. Snow squalls may move in and out of the area this evening before moving back south of the area tonight," Environment Canada says.

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