It's going to be rainy, mild this weekend in Ottawa
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Rain and mild temperatures are in the forecast for Ottawa this weekend.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for a high of 6 C with 70 per cent chance of rain or drizzle on Saturday. Tonight, it'll also be rainy with a low of 2 C.
On Sunday, we’ll have a 30 per cent drizzle in the morning and a high of 10 C. At night, the capital will have a low of 3 C with clear skies.
A mix of sun and clouds with a high of 15 C are forecasted for Monday.
Tuesday will see a high of 16 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of -1 C and a low of -10 C.
The mild opening weekend of March is a preview of the full month, with above-normal temperatures in the forecast.
Environment Canada's monthly forecast calls for above-seasonal temperatures for Ottawa and eastern Ontario over the next four weeks.
With files from Josh Pringle
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