Warm temperatures in forecast for Ottawa Friday
The tulips begin to bloom along the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. (Josh Pringle/CTV News Ottawa)
The weather is nice in the capital this Friday, as it’s going to be sunny and warm.
Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a high of 15 C today. Clear skies and a low of 0 C are in the forecast for tonight.
Though the weekend is going to be warn, it will be rainy. On Saturday, Periods of rain and a high of 18 C are forecstaed. At night, the capital will have a 70 per cent chance of showers and a low of 10 C.
Sunday will also be rainy with a high of 22 C and a low of 10 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 14 C and a low of 3 C.
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