
Winter storm expected to deliver 15 cm of snow, freezing rain to Ottawa
CTV
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Ottawa and Gatineau, calling for 10 to 15 cm of snow before precipitation changes to freezing rain Monday morning.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Ottawa and Gatineau, calling for 10 to 15 cm of snow before precipitation changes to freezing rain.
"It's kind of the first big slap in the face for the season," said Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder in an interview with CTV News Ottawa. "The morning commute on Monday will be affected."
Snow started falling in Ottawa just before 8 p.m., quickly covering roads and sidewalks..
Environment Canada says a low-pressure system tracking east across the Great Lakes will bring snow and freezing rain to the national capital region.