A winter weather travel advisory from Environment Canada is warning of a messy mix of weather beginning Wednesday night in Ottawa and the region. ottnews
Some light freezing rain is possible this morning, and the forecast is calling for a more significant period of freezing rain or ice pellets this evening. The precipitation will then turn to a mix of snow and ice pellets overnight with a total amount of 5 to 10 centimetres by Thursday morning.
“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly,” said Environment Canada in a statement.A freezing rain warning is also in effect for Ottawa South, Richmond and Metcalfe.That freezing rain warning also covers much of eastern Ontario and the Seaway, extending as far southwest as Cobourg.
Environment Canada says a freezing rain warning may also be required in Ottawa as the weather develops. It will be mainly cloudy leading up to tonight and the forecast high for today is 1 C. It will be windy with gusts up to 50 kilometres per hour late this afternoon.Expect flurries and ice pellets early Thursday morning. Tomorrow’s forecast high is 1 C, but it will feel more like -10 tomorrow morning with the wind chill.On Friday – cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of flurries and a high of -2 C.
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