Ottawa gets a brief reprieve from the rain on Friday

A bit of sunshine is seen on a building at the corner of Rideau and William streets in Ottawa. April 17, 2026. (Ted Raymond/CTV News Ottawa)

Ottawa is getting a reprieve from the rain today and you’ll want to get out and enjoy it while you can because it won’t last.

Environment Canada’s weather forecast for the capital calls for a high of 19 C on Friday with sunshine during the day. Expect only a few clouds at night with a low of 7 C.

But rain is back in the forecast on Saturday, with showers in the afternoon and a high of 22 C.

A flood watch is in effect for the Ottawa River from Arnprior to Hawkesbury, with the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority saying minor flooding levels could be reached this weekend with major flooding possible by Monday. A flood warning remains in effect along the river from Pembroke to Arnprior.

Sunday’s high is just 7 C, well below what was seen on Saturday, and expect a drop to -6 C Sunday night. There is a 60 per cent chance of showers on Sunday.

Monday could be sunny, but the forecast high is a mere 2 C, about 10 degrees below average.

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