Cool temperatures in the forecast for Ottawa this Thanksgiving weekend
Courtesy: André Landry
It will be a sunny and warm start to the Thanksgiving long weekend in Ottawa, but cooler temperatures are in the forecast for most of the holiday weekend.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for a mainly sunny day on Friday. High 18 C.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with a 60 per cent chance of showers. Low 6 C.
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Saturday will see clearing in the morning with a mix of sun and cloud through the day. High 12 C.
Environment Canada says Ottawa will see an overnight low of 1 C on Saturday night.
A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Sunday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 9 C.
The outlook for Thanksgiving Monday calls for cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 6 C.
Tuesday will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 6 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 13 C and a low of 4 C.
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