The swollen Ottawa River is expected to stop rising tomorrow, at least locally. No significant rainfall is forecast. It’s a chilly -5° now. W/c -8. High 8° with a mix of sun & cloud to mostly cloudy skies. Wind SSW 15-20+. Slight (30%) chance of a passing shower. ⛅️ Wed & 14°.

The pathway under Parliament Hill is under water. Temps will remain below normal for a couple more days but no significant precipitation is in the forecast this week. It’s -2° now. W/c -8. High 3°. A mix of sun & cloud. Another stray flurry possible. Wind NW 20-40. Low -5°. ⛅️Tues. & 7°. A stray ❄️

People enjoying the summer like weather yesterday in Major’s Hill Park. The warmth is long gone, and it will get even cooler before a midweek warmup. The high hits 8° today under mostly cloudy skies with a stray shower possible. Wind WNW 20-40. Low -4°. A sun/cloud mix Mon & 3°.

Signs of flooding on the Ottawa River (Britannia Park). It was so nice to see a sunny and mild day yesterday, and the mild weather remains. Look for a high of 24° with increasing cloud. Showers begin around 4pm. Wind ⬆️ S 30-50. Low 5°. Much cooler Sunday. High 6° w/a stray ☔️

Special Weather Statement for Ottawa for (you guessed it) more rain later tomorrow into Sunday.

It has rained for the last 5 days in a row. 56.2mm of rain in fact. Water levels are rising in creeks, streams and rivers, but we stay dry today.
Mild for a couple of days too. High 19° (norm is 12°) under times of sun & cloud. Wind N 10-20 & ⬇️. 22° Sat. A sun/cloud mix then ⬆️ ☁️. ☔️ after 3pm.

With the recent rains I thought I would check out the situation at Hogs Back falls. Not too surprisingly developing rain (risk of ⚡️) is likely again today. Fog patches gradually dissipating. High 14°. Wind SE 5-15. Cloudy low 7°. Cloudy Friday , hopefully sunny breaks, and 19°.

Just issued for Ottawa. 11:04 pm.

A Special Weather Statement for more rain later tonight through Thursday for Ottawa. #ONStorm

In a wet and cloudy weather pattern it sure was nice to see the sun come out late yesterday. The damp pattern of April showers continues today. Rain develops this morning tapering to just a chance of showers through the afternoon. High 10°. Wind E 5-15+. Low 8°. ☔️ Thurs. & 17°.

Springtime along the historic Rideau Canal by the Flora Footbridge. Not as mild today (we hit 17.7° Mon.) and you’ll need the umbrella again. Showers (maybe even thunder) develop this morning. High 10°. Wind ENE ⬆️ 15-30. Low 5°. A morning shower Wed. High 13° (norm is 11°).

The Rainfall Warning has been ended for Ottawa.

A Rainfall Warning has just been issued for Ottawa.

Here is another sign of Spring -the Redwing Blackbirds have returned (Glebe). Temps will climb this week, but be prepared for more April showers. The high hits 18° today (normal high is 11°). Wind SW 20-40. Low 5°. A bit cooler Tues. Low teens. Keep the umbrella handy! ☔️

I noticed yesterday that some spots in the woods still have plenty of snow left. The best part of your Sunday will be before the showers arrive this afternoon. Clouding over. High 8°. Wind SE ⬆️ to ~20. Steadier rain by evening & overnight. Low 6°. Showery Mon. Mild. High 16°.

Spotted some Spring croci on my walk. Near seasonal temperatures this weekend before a big warmup next week. A high near 9° today (norm is 10°) with times of sun and cloud. A cool NW breeze 20-40. Low -2°. High Sunday 8°. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers later in the day.

Slow motion clip showing leaves blowing in the wind yesterday. Gusts approached 70km/h. Not as windy today but it will be cooler with periods of rain developing. Don’t be surprised if you even see some wet snow mixing in at times. High 6°. Wind N 5-15. Low 1°. High 8° Sat. Clouds w/sunny breaks.

Sounds of Spring. Sump pumps pumping and new growth. A springlike day today. It’s -1° now but temps will soar to 15°. A mix of sun & cloud then ⬆️ cloud with a chance of a shower by ~2pm on. Wind SW ⬆️ 20-40+. Low 2°. Cooler Fri. High 5°.☔️ that may mix with wet snow at times.

Hardy snowdrops pushing through snow. It is a chilly start to the day but milder air is on the way. It’s -8° now. W/c -13. Mostly sunny skies to enjoy today. High 6°. Wind S ⬆️ gusts ~20. Low -1°. Milder Thurs. High 14°. Sun then turning cloudy with a stray ☔️ by later pm.

A ball appears in the last of a melting snowbank. Not too much melting today though, as temps will be well below normal. To add to the winter like feel, some snow this morning too (1-3cm❄️). High 0° (norm is 9°). ⛅️ by pm. Wind NNW 20-40. Low -8°. 🌤️Wed. Not as cold. High 6°.

Early Spring in the Greenbelt. No strong signs of Spring warmth in the short term, but milder weather will return after a few days. It’s -2° now. W/c -8. Mainly cloudy today. High 4°. Wind NW 20+. A cold night with flurries. Low -7° (norm is -1°). Flurries Tues. & 0° (norm is 9°).

Happy Easter. 16.8mm of rain recorded in Ottawa yesterday and there is still a chance of some passing showers today. The bigger weather story will be the chilly wind. SW 30-50. High 9°. A flurry around overnight. Low -1°. Quite chilly into midweek with a big warmup by Thursday.

Puddles in yesterday’s warmth. Cooler today and April showers are on the way. High 6° with showers likely by ~2pm. Wind E ⬆️ 20-40. Rain overnight. Risk of thunderstorms. Temps rising to 10°. Rain tapers off for Easter Sunday, then mostly cloudy. Breezy high of 10°. Cooler Mon.

Rainfall Warning just issued for Ottawa later Saturday into Sunday morning. #ONStorm

This now issued for Ottawa for Saturday. I guess it could wash off all the salt of winter, but not much else good comes from it. #ONStorm

Enjoying a night on the town yesterday. Here is the Aberdeen Pavilion at sunset. It’s -3° now. W/c -9. Becoming cloudy today with rain beginning from ~4pm on. High 6°. Wind ENE 20-40. Low 4° with rain & fog. ☔️ Fri morning then a 40% chance of showers. High 18°. Wind SW 30-50.

Welcome to April. Daylight continues to grow and despite big swings, temperatures ultimately climb, birds return and the grass turns green. Not terribly springlike today though. Generally cloudy with morning mist. High 5°. Wind N ⬆️ 20 w/higher gusts. Low -3°. Rain by Thurs. pm & 5°.

6:40 pm Tuesday. 1° C in Ottawa. Just heard thunder. Spring in the Nation’s Capital eh? #ONSTORM

With mid teens yesterday it felt like Spring had finally arrived. Now though we will have to keep our eyes on the temperature and hope it stays above 0° or face the risk of freezing rain. It’s a breezy 2° now & should stay that way today. ☔️ this am and again by late pm. Low 0°.

More signs of early Spring growth. A fine day today before things turn south. High 15° under intervals of sun & cloud. Wind SW ⬆️ 20-40. Periods of rain overnight into Tues. morning. Low 0°. Risk of fr. rain. High Tues. 4°. More rain or fr. rain late Tues. pm into Wed.