Ottawa is starting Wednesday, September 30 under mainly cloudy skies, with light drizzle and fog patches lingering from the overnight hours. As of the 9:02 a.m. update from Environment and Climate Change Canada at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, it was 10.3°C with light drizzle, wind at 7 km/h from the SSE gusting to 37 km/h, and humidity sitting at a soggy 99 percent.
What Today Holds
Environment and Climate Change Canada calls for a 40 percent chance of drizzle early this morning, with the fog patches expected to dissipate as the morning goes on. Wind will become south at 20 km/h through the morning. The high today is 21°C, well above the seasonal normal high of 16 for this date, with a humidex making it feel like 25. The UV index sits at 5, or moderate, so a bit of sun protection isn't a bad idea if the clouds break. Sunrise came at 6:59 a.m. and sunset follows at 6:45 p.m.
Tonight and the Next Few Days
Tonight stays mainly cloudy with a low of 15°C, itself well above the seasonal normal low of 6. Thursday turns cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers arriving late in the morning and continuing into the afternoon, as wind becomes southwest at 20 km/h. Thursday's high reaches 21°C with a humidex of 26 and a UV index of 5. Thursday night stays cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and a low of 13°C.
Friday brings more cloud with a 30 percent chance of showers and a high of 16°C, right at the seasonal normal. Friday night clears up, with a low of 7°C.
Getting Around
With drizzle and fog patches in place early this morning, visibility may be reduced for the morning commute until the fog lifts. Humidity near 100 percent and gusty wind up to 37 km/h could make roads and sidewalks slick in spots, so those heading out early should take it slow. Conditions are expected to improve as the day goes on, with drier and clearer weather returning by Friday night.
There are no active weather warnings, watches or statements for Ottawa at this time.
Weather data from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
