It will be a sunny Thursday in Ottawa as temperatures begin to rise.
The day is starting off with a chill. The temperature at the Ottawa airport at 6 a.m. was -9 C with a wind chill of -16, but Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 3 C by the afternoon.
The sky should be mainly clear Thursday night and into Friday morning, offering a view of the total lunar eclipse. The overnight low is -7 C with a wind chill of -9.
Friday’s forecast is mainly sunny with a high of 7 C.
Saturday is looking cloudy with a high of 13 C and a chance of showers during the day and overnight.
Sunda’s outlook is cloudy with showers and a high of 11 C. While a total amount has not been forecasted, a meteorological note from Environment Canada says significant rainfall amounts and strong wind gusts are possible.
Cooler weather is in the long-term forecast for Monday.