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The first snowfall of the season is coming with two to four centimeters for Wednesday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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That’s less than the five to 10 centimeters the weather service had previously predicted for Wednesday. Environment Canada warned in a weather warning that snow is expected to fall during typical morning commute times, “when temperatures will be below freezing, creating hazardous driving conditions.” “Bad weather can contribute to transport delays. Prepare for rapidly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Slow down when driving in slippery conditions. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Visibility can drop suddenly at times in heavy snowfall.”
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Last year, the first snowfall at Ottawa Airport was on November 16, although only 2.8cm fell for the whole of November. November 2020 had 23.3 cm, starting with 3.7 cm on November 2. Tuesday began with sunny skies, with increasing clouds expected late in the morning, the weather service said. The expected high was 2C, from a morning low of -5C, with winds up to 15km/h. There is a 40 percent chance of flurries overnight, then the snow is expected to really start before morning. The forecast low is -3 degrees Celsius with a wind chill of -7 in the morning. Along with Wednesday’s snow, which is expected to end in the early afternoon, a maximum temperature of 0C and wind gusts of up to 15km/h are expected. There is a 30 percent chance of disturbances later in the day. The outlook for Wednesday night is cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and a low of -4C.
