Cold temperatures return to Ottawa today, with the wind chill expected to make it feel like -17 this afternoon.
Ottawa received a break from the cold temperatures on Monday as snow blanketed the region, with a high of -0.5 C in the afternoon. A total of 4.8 cm of snow was recorded at the Ottawa Airport, while 7 cm was recorded in Gatineau.
Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mainly cloudy day with a 30 per cent chance of flurries. Temperature steady near -7 C, with the wind chill near -17.
Partly cloudy tonight. Low -19 C.
Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High -9 C.
Environment Canada says temperatures will warm up to 1 C on Thursday, with more snow in the forecast.
Temperatures will drop back to -16 C Thursday night.
A mix of sun and cloud on Friday with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. High -5 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of -5 C and a low of -14 C.