Winter storm watch issued for Ottawa region on weekend

The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit on Friday night, with gusty winds expected to “greatly reduce” visibility, and there is also a risk of freezing rain.

Published Jan 11, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read

Get those shovels ready … again. The heavy stuff from the next winter storm is expected Friday night. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

The capital region may be hit with another significant storm this weekend.

Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Ottawa, Gatineau and the surrounding areas, with another 10-25 centimetres of snow expected from Friday night into Saturday.

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“While the prospects for a winter storm are high, uncertainty exists regarding the exact track of this weather system,” the storm watch read. “The details of the track will greatly affect precipitation type and amounts at any given location.”

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The heaviest snowfall is expected to hit on Friday night, with gusty winds expected to “greatly reduce” visibility, Environment Canada said, and there is also a risk of freezing rain.

“Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations,” the warning said. “Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.”

The capital region received about 10 centimetres of snow, followed by freezing rain, earlier this week.

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