freezing rain across Ottawa Sunday

“Okay Mother Nature… You win. We, the City of Ottawa, GIVE UP! Please stop.”

Councillor Tim Tierney’s words ring true for many in Ottawa. After a record-setting winter for snow accumulation, Ottawans are ready for spring.

But the warmer weather hasn’t arrived just yet.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow weather advisory, stating the region can expect freezing drizzle throughout Sunday morning.

The high for the day is hovering around the freezing mark, meaning ice accumulation can cause slippery roads and sidewalks.

“Icy surfaces will likely form and could be difficult to detect,” the Environment Canada says.

Councillor Tierney said that despite the less than ideal start to spring, the city’s Roads and Parking Services team is ready to go, to ensure the safety of those travelling.

With a higher than average snowfall season, the city previously told CityNews it had to stay on top of its game.

“City crews remain well‑prepared for the conditions ahead,” Quentin Levesque, Director of Roads & Parking Services, said. “The team is adequately staffed and prepared to respond.”