Snowy Start with a Winter Chill in Ottawa
This morning, Ottawa is waking up to a light dusting of snow, with temperatures sitting at a brisk -9°C as recorded at the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The barometric pressure is 102.2 kPa and falling, hinting at slight weather shifts ahead. With a relative humidity of 94% and northeast winds at 15 km/h, the wind chill makes it feel like a frosty -15°C.
Tuesday’s Weather: Snowy to Cloudy
Snowfall will taper off early this morning, leaving behind a mainly cloudy sky and a 40% chance of flurries. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle, so tread carefully outdoors! Winds will remain light at 15 km/h, keeping the high temperature to -6°C. The wind chill will bite, feeling like -16°C in the morning and -10°C by the afternoon. The UV index is at a modest 1, so no need for sunscreen just yet.
Wardrobe advice? Think puffy coats, warm mittens, and something to keep your face snug against that chilly breeze.
Tonight: A Clear and Cold Christmas Eve
As night falls, partly cloudy skies will usher in a calm yet frigid evening. Winds will hold steady at 15 km/h, with temperatures dropping to a teeth-chattering -16°C. Wind chills will deepen the chill to -20°C overnight. It’s a perfect evening for cozying up by the fire or taking a brisk walk to admire holiday lights!
Christmas Day: A Crisp and Festive Forecast
Christmas morning greets Ottawa with a mix of sun and clouds. Light winds of 15 km/h will persist, keeping the high to a frosty -8°C. Morning wind chills of -19°C will gradually ease to -13°C in the afternoon. Expect a clear and serene night with a low of -16°C—ideal for some starry sky gazing after festive feasting.
Boxing Day: Sunlit Snowy Bliss
Thursday promises plenty of sunshine with a high of -9°C and a clear, crisp night ahead, dipping to -15°C. It’s a great day to hit the slopes or enjoy outdoor winter activities.
Ottawa’s Historic Weather Trivia
On this date, Ottawa’s record high was a balmy 8.3°C, set in 1982, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -28.0°C in 1989. The current temperatures, though frigid, sit comfortably between these extremes.
