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Frost advisory issued with temperatures expected to drop near freezing in Ottawa
CTV
Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory as temperatures across Ottawa and eastern Ontario are expected to dip near the freezing mark this evening.
Environment Canada has issued the first frost advisory of the season.
The weather warning was issued as temperatures across Ottawa and eastern Ontario are expected to dip near the freezing mark this evening.
Tonight's forecast shows temperatures will dip down to 2 C in Ottawa and 1 C in Gatineau. Patchy frost by morning is expected.
"Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants," Environment Canada says.
"Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees."
Environment Canada's weather forecast shows rain and more seaonal temperatures returning to Ottawa.
Sunday's forecast calls for rain and a chance of thunderstorms. High of 19 C. The evening is expected to be rainy with a low of 10 C.