After a brief heat wave, winter’s back starting Monday night

After a brief heat wave, winter’s back starting Monday night

Published Feb 11, 2024  •  Last updated 10 hours ago  •  1 minute read

Peter Jarvis, in character as SilverElvis, a street performer was on Sparks Street during Winterlude celebrations, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The busker said this is his first time working with Winterlude and to “save your tips” for Ottawa International Busker Fest. The artist is celebrating his silver anniversary of performing internationally. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

Hope you didn’t put away your winter clothes during the recent “heat wave.”

The capital set a record on Friday with a high of 9.9 C and Saturday was also warmer than average, though not a record-breaker, at 6 C.

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Things are expected to get back to “normal” this week. The average high for this time of year is closer to -5 C.

After flurries Sunday night, skies are expected to be a mix of sun and cloud Monday morning.

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Brisk winds of up to 15 km/h will make the expected high of 1 C feel like -7 through the day. The thermometer drops Monday night, with a low of -9 C under clear skies.

Environment Canada predicts Tuesday will see a chilly high of -3 C under a mix of sun and cloud.

A low of -14 C Tuesday night will be accompanied by 30 per cent chance of flurries.

Wednesday land Thursday look like clear skies, so far, with a high of -5C and -4C respectively, and a lows around -14C and -9C.

There’s a 60-per-cent chance of flurries Friday, with a high of -4C and a low of -15C.

WINTERLUDE PHOTO GALLERY

People were out to check out the Winterlude celebrations on Sparks Street, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
People walk through The TUNNEL on Sparks Street during Winterlude celebrations, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The immersive experience was produced by Creos. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
People walk past the covered ice sculptures that sit in front of The National War Memorial during Winterlude celebrations, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. “Wings of Legacy” is a commemorate sculpture designed to celebrate the rich history of the RCAF and its achievements over the past hundred years. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
People were out to check out the Winterlude celebrations on Sparks Street, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Peter Jarvis, in character as SilverElvis, a street performer was on Sparks Street during Winterlude celebrations, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia
Peter Jarvis, in character as SilverElvis, a street performer was on Sparks Street during Winterlude celebrations, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

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