Parts of the Ottawa-Gatineau region are expected to see their first significant freezing rainfall of the season Tuesday morning, particularly near the Ottawa River in western Quebec.
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for communities between Gatineau and Gracefield, Que. Freezing rain could fall for several hours starting Tuesday morning into early afternoon.
Environment Canada issued a separate special weather statement covering communities on the Ontario side of the river about possible freezing rain overnight and into Tuesday morning.
“Ice accretion on the ground and road surfaces is expected to be variable as the ground is still relatively warm. However, icy conditions are possible, especially on elevated surfaces like bridges, overpasses and untreated roadways,” according to the statement.
Ottawa’s forecasted overnight low is –1 C. Tuesday’s high is expected to be 6 C.
There’s a slight chance of flurries each day for the rest of the week. The Ottawa International Airport reported a trace of snow on Oct. 27, but none has stuck around in the capital.
In Maniwaki, Que., the forecast calls for a mix of snow, rain and freezing rain starting early Tuesday. The Kingston, Ont., area is expecting rain overnight.