Snow Expected in Ottawa This Weekend
The first chance of snowfall is approaching as temperatures are expected to drop this weekend in Canada’s capital. Environment Canada predicts the weekend will begin with rain and a high near 4°C.
Weekend Weather Breakdown
- Rain showers will end by evening, followed by intermittent rain overnight.
- Saturday will see temperatures just above 0°C with some sunshine breaking through the clouds.
- Wind gusts of about 20 km/h are anticipated.
- Overnight Saturday into Sunday, temperatures will fall to -6°C with a chance of snow flurries.
- Sunday will bring snow with highs near 0°C, dropping to -3°C overnight.
Early Season Snow
This marks the first potential for accumulating snow this season, although a few flakes fell earlier in the week without settling.
Colder Temperatures Ahead
On Monday night, temperatures are expected to plunge to around -13°C, delivering the first significant taste of winter. Typical temperatures for this period usually range between 7°C and -1°C.
"The forecast is calling for much cooler-than-normal temperatures on Monday night for lows around -13 C, the first real taste of the wintery weather."
Reported Nov 7, 2025, by Environment Canada.
Summary: Ottawa faces its first significant snowfall this weekend with temperatures dipping well below normal, signaling an early onset of winter conditions.