OTTAWA -- It's going to feel a bit like summer this week.
Environment Canada's forecast for Wednesday calls for sunshine and above-average temperatures, with a high of 23°C by the afternoon.
The average high of this time of year is around 20°C.
Overnight, expect a clear sky and a low of 9°C, which is in line with seasonal norms.
Thursday's high is even warmer, at 25°C, while Friday could see a high of 27°C. Both days will be cloud-free.
The long-term outlook for the weekend also includes lots of sunshine and highs in the mid-to-high 20s.