Ottawa woke up to cloudy skies and 12.2°C this morning, with a light 5 km/h wind out of the north-northeast gusting to 37 km/h and humidity sitting at 85 percent, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 5:08 a.m. observation from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Today's Forecast
Today starts cloudy with fog patches around the city, but the sky is expected to brighten into a mix of sun and cloud as the morning goes on and the fog dissipates. The high climbs to 21°C, well above the seasonal normal high of 16 for this date. The UV index sits at 5, or moderate, so it's worth a bit of sun protection if you're out for a good chunk of the day. Sunrise was at 6:58 a.m. and sunset comes at 6:47 p.m.
Tonight and the Next Few Days
Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low of 9°C, close to today's normal low of 7, but fog patches are expected to develop again overnight, so drivers heading out early tomorrow should be ready for reduced visibility in spots.
Wednesday stays mild with a high of 21°C, mainly cloudy with morning fog patches clearing up as the day goes on, then a cloudy night with a low of 14°C.
Thursday brings more cloud cover and the first real chance of wet weather this week: a 30 percent chance of showers during the day with a high of 22°C, rising to a 40 percent chance of showers overnight with a low of 12°C.
Getting Around
With fog patches showing up twice, this morning and again overnight into Wednesday, anyone driving in the early hours should allow extra time and keep headlights on for visibility. Otherwise, winds stay light through today at 5 km/h with gusts to 37, so it shouldn't be a factor for cyclists or anyone walking around town. There are no active weather warnings, watches, or statements in effect for Ottawa at this time.
Weather data courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
