Snowfall warning continues for Ottawa, spring-like weather arriving for weekend

It’s another very wintery day across the National Capital Region.

A snowfall warning remains in effect from Environment Canada as snow that began Wednesday, April 3 is forecast to continue through Thursday, April 4.

The snow is expected to taper off Thursday evening with up to 20 cm forecast.

Also, with temperatures very close to the freezing mark, the weather agency says the snow is very heavy and wet in nature.

Local utility outages are possible as a result.

So, lets talk about the good news!

While we have flurries in the forecast for Friday, the weekend forecast looks absolutely gorgeous.

Ottawa’s forecast:

  • Thursday, April 4: Snow at times heavy. Amount 5 cm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50. Temperature steady near plus 1.
  • Friday, April 5: Flurries or rain showers changing to rain showers near noon. High plus 5.
  • Saturday, April 6: A mix of sun and cloud. High 8.
  • Sunday, April 7: Sunny. High 14.
  • Monday, April 8: A mix of sun and cloud. High 16.
  • Tuesday, April 9: A mix of sun and cloud. High 14.

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