Freezing rain warning issued for Ottawa

Environment Canada says a brief period of freezing rain is expected early Thursday morning in Ottawa, with snow on the way Friday.

The weather agency says a brief period of freezing rain is expected early Thursday morning. Precipitation will then transition to rain as temperatures rise to above the freezing mark.

The warning cover Ottawa North-Kanata-Orléans, Gatineau, Maxville-Alexandria, Cornwall-Lancaster, and Prescott and Russell.

Environment Canada warns surfaces may become icy and slippery, and people should take care while walking and driving.

The expected high for Thursday is 5 C, with  a 60 per cent chance of showers into the evening.