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Ottawa's air quality at 'low risk' after a week of smoke and haze
The National War Memorial and Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)
People in Ottawa-Gatineau area continue to breathe fresher air, as smoke and haze from wildfires has moved out of the region.
The air quality index in Ottawa was at a 1 – "Low Risk" at 10 a.m., and is expected to increase to a "moderate risk" in the afternoon. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the air quality index in Ottawa was a "very high risk" as smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec blanketed Ottawa.
A mostly sunny and humid Saturday is in the forecast for Ottawa.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today, with a slight chance of showers this afternoon. High 23 C, with the humidex making it feel like 26 degrees.
Partly cloudy tonight, with a chance of showers. Low 11 C.
Sunday will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. High 24 C.
The outlook for Monday calls for showers and a high of 19 C. Tuesday will be cloudy with a high of 22 C.
Normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 24 C and a low of 13 C.
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