Above-seasonal temperatures kick off the new week in Ottawa
The Minto Bridge crossing the Rideau River in Ottawa. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa residents will enjoy a week of above-normal temperatures this week, and temperatures are expected to remain warmer-than-normal into December.
It was a mild weekend in Ottawa, with temperatures hitting 13 C on Saturday and 8 C on Sunday.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for highs of 9 C today and Tuesday, and 7 C on Wednesday and Thursday. The normal high for this time of year is 4 C.
It will be mainly cloudy today. Clearing late this afternoon. High 9 C.
Increasing cloudiness overnight. Low 0 C.
A mix of sun and cloud to start on Tuesday, becoming cloudy in the afternoon. High 9 C.
Wednesday will be sunny. High 7 C.
The outlook for Thursday calls for periods of rain. High 7 C.
Friday will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 6 C.
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Warmer-than-normal temperatures
Temperatures will remain warmer-than-normal through the rest of November and into December in Ottawa.
Environment Canada's monthly temperature forecast calls for above-normal temperatures in Ottawa and eastern Ontario over the next four weeks.
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