Here's when Ottawa could see 15-25 mm of rain, 'significant' snow this week
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Ottawa could see 15 to 25 mm of rain, "significant" snow and strong winds over the next few days, as a spring storm blows through eastern Ontario this week. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Ottawa, warning of heavy precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ottawa could see 15 to 25 mm of rain, "significant" snow and strong winds over the next few days, as a spring storm blows through eastern Ontario this week.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Ottawa, warning of heavy precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday.
"A Colorado low is expected to begin affecting the region Wednesday morning. Precipitation is expected to begin as rain transitioning to snow late Wednesday afternoon or early evening," the weather agency said in a statement.
"Snow, which may be heavy at times, is expected to continue through Wednesday night easing Thursday night. Significant snowfall accumulations are possible by the time snow begins to ease Thursday night."
Environment Canada's forecast calls for Ottawa to see 15 to 25 mm of rain on Wednesday, followed by snow Wednesday night and Thursday. The weather agency issued a "significant weather outlook" on social media, showing Ottawa could see 20 to 35 cm of snow.
The record for greatest rainfall on April 3 in Ottawa is 18.6 mm, set back in 1990. The record for greatest snowfall on April 3 in Ottawa is 26.7 cm, set in 1975. The record for April 4 is 9.2 cm, established in 2004.
Environment Canada does warn the storm conditions may change leading up to its arrival.
