Ottawa to enjoy mild temperatures to end the week
It's a mild end to the work week in the city of Ottawa.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for a mainly cloudy day on Friday with a high of 11 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 8 C and a low of 0 C.
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Showers beginning this evening. Low plus 4 C.
Saturday will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the morning. High 8 C.
The outlook for Sunday calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 7 C.
Monday will see a mix of sun and cloud and a high of plus 2 C.
Just a reminder, clocks go back one hour on Sunday morning. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
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