Crisp Start to Your Day
Ottawa woke up to a frosty morning with temperatures at a brisk -13°C as of 5:00 AM. The skies are clear, offering a shimmering start to the day, though the wind chill makes it feel like a biting -22°C. Winds are blowing from the west at 23 km/h, adding an icy edge to the already frigid air. The barometric pressure is sitting at 101.9 kPa and is on the rise, suggesting stable conditions for now. Humidity is relatively low at 65%, which might keep frost off your beard—unless you’ve been sipping on hot chocolate outdoors!
Friday’s Forecast: Clear Skies, But Bundle Up
Today will remain sunny, with an afternoon UV index of 1, indicating very low exposure risk—sunscreen might not be on your list today! The winds will stay manageable at 15 km/h, and temperatures will hover around -12°C, but the wind chill will keep things feeling like -15°C.
Tonight: Clouds Moving In
By early evening, the stars may start hiding as increasing cloudiness takes over. Winds will settle down to 15 km/h, and the temperature will drop to -12°C, with a wind chill near -15°C—time to cozy up under a blanket or by the fire.
Saturday: Snowflakes in the Morning
Saturday starts on a snowy note, with a 60% chance of light snow in the morning. Winds remain light, and the high will reach -7°C, with a wind chill of -16°C in the morning and a slightly milder -10°C by afternoon. For nighttime, expect occasional cloud breaks and a 30% chance of flurries, with the low dipping to -12°C.
Sunday: A Brighter Day
Sunday offers a break in the gray, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -5°C. Nighttime, however, sees the clouds thickening, with temperatures dropping to -9°C.
Historical Weather Tidbit
Did you know? Ottawa’s historical high for January 10th was a balmy 8.9°C, set in 1990, while the record low was a frosty -34.0°C in 1977. So, while today’s weather is brisk, it’s not that bad—right?
Wardrobe Wisdom
Keep that parka zipped and mittens handy for today’s icy wind chills. Snow boots might be necessary tomorrow morning, and by Sunday, a lighter jacket could suffice for quick errands.
Weather Trivia
Ottawa is the seventh coldest capital city in the world, edging out chilly places like Moscow! Yet, we still brave it with style.
