The first snowfall of the season is here.
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Ottawa North, Kanata and Orléans early Sunday morning.
According to the weather agency, the area can expect 10 to 20 cm of snow throughout the day with peak snowfall rates of two to five centimetres per hour.
The heaviest snow is expected late afternoon and into the evening.
Overnight snow could be mixed with ice pellets as the temperature drops to -3 C.
The Ottawa Police Service put out a notice on X about the anticipated snowfall, reminding drivers that if they must be out on the roads to drive carefully.
This week’s forecast
Monday, Nov. 10: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of flurries. High of 0 C. Wind chill will make it feel like -9.
Tuesday, Nov. 11: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 per cent chance of flurries. High of 0 C.
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Cloudy with 40 per cent chance of rain or flurries. High of 4 C.