Ottawa expects to take two days to clear roads during 'once every 10 years' snowstorm

The city of Ottawa has issued a 24-hour parking ban between 7 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, and there will be no garbage, recycling and green bin pickup on Monday due to the snow.

With 25 to 40 centimetres of snow expected in Ottawa, city officials warn it will be Monday evening or Tuesday morning before they see snowplows on some residential streets.

"This is to the level where we typically see these events once every 10 years, so this is not a typical event," said Alain Gonthier, director of Roads and Parking Services with the city of Ottawa.

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Ottawa.

The city of Ottawa has issued a 24-hour parking ban between 7 p.m. Monday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, and there will be no garbage, recycling and green bin pickup on Monday due to the snow.