Today's Forecast
Ottawa wakes up to mostly cloudy skies and an unusually mild 16.1°C at 5:07 a.m., well above the seasonal normal low of 6. Conditions will become cloudy this morning before showers move in during the afternoon. Wind is out of the SSW at 12 km/h with gusts to 37 km/h early on, becoming southwest at 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Humidity sits at 90% as of the latest observation from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Int'l Airport. The high today is expected to reach 21, with a humidex of 26 making it feel warmer still. The UV index is 3, or moderate. Sunrise was at 7:01 a.m. and sunset comes at 6:44 p.m.
Tonight and the Next Few Days
Showers continue into tonight, with wind becoming southwest at 20 km/h late in the evening. The low tonight is 14, itself well above the day's seasonal normal high of 16.
Friday brings a change: showers ending late in the morning, then clearing skies. Wind will be northwest at 20 km/h, becoming light later in the morning. The high drops to 17, with a low UV index of 2. Friday night turns clear with a low of 7.
Saturday looks like the pick of the stretch, with sunny skies and a high of 18. Saturday night stays clear with a low of 8.
Getting Around Ottawa
With showers building through this afternoon and continuing overnight, drivers and pedestrians should expect wet roads and reduced visibility during the commute home today. Gusty southwest winds up to 40 km/h this morning could also make for a blustery start, so secure anything loose outdoors. Conditions improve markedly by Friday afternoon as the rain clears out, setting up a dry and sunny Saturday for anyone with outdoor plans.
There are no active weather warnings, watches, or statements for Ottawa at this time.
Weather data courtesy of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
