Temperatures set to warm up to 26 C this week in Ottawa
The summer heat is set to return to Ottawa this week, with temperatures warming up to 25 C on Wednesday and up to 26 C heading into the weekend.
After a high of 13.C on Sunday and overnight lows of 5 C on Sunday and Monday, temperatures will begin to rise today to 20 C, before the heat returns starting Wednesday.
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Environment Canada's forecast calls for a mainly sunny day today with a high of 20 C.
A few clouds tonight. Low 8 C.
Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 25 C with the humidex making it feel like 28.
Thursday will be sunny with a high of 25 C.
The outlook for Friday calls for mainly sunny with a high of 26 C.
Saturday will be sunny with a high of 26 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 20 C and a low of 10 C.
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