Cold temperatures in the forecast for Ottawa this Friday

People make their way through the falling snow in downtown Ottawa on Dec. 4, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press)

It feels like minus 19 this Friday morning in Ottawa, with lower-than-average temperatures in the forecast.

“Cold temperatures (are) expected. Risk of hypothermia and frostbite if outside for long periods without adequate protection,” Environment Canada said in a statement on its website Friday.

Environment Canada calls for a high of -8 C and a 60 per cent chance of light snow today. A low -12 C and a 60 per cent of light snow are in the forecast for tonight.

Clear skies are expected this Weekend. Saturday will be mainly sunny with a high of -11 C and a low of -21 C.

The weather agency calls for sunny skies, a high of -13 C and a low of -19 C on Sunday.

The average temperatures for this time of year are a high of -4 C and a low of -13C.