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Environment Canada has officially warned the Ottawa/Outaouais region to beware of frost Saturday night and beyond.
Temperatures across the region, including Eastern Ontario, are expected to dip to the freezing mark, hitting 2 C in Ottawa and 1 C in Gatineau, bringing patchy frost by morning.
“Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants,” Environment Canada says.
“Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas,” the agency advises. “Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.”
In a longer outlook, Sunday’s high is expected to be 19 C, with a low of 10 C. Monday and Tuesday nights should bring more chilly weather (4 C and 1 C respectively.)
Sunday’s forecast calls for rain and a chance of thunderstorms. High of 19 C. The evening is expected to be rainy with a low of 10 C.
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