Freezing rain warning in effect for Ottawa this Saturday

Environment Canada says a freezing rain warning is in effect for Ottawa this Saturday.

The weather agency issued the warning Friday afternoon. It anticipates patchy, light freezing rain beginning late Saturday morning, turning into freezing drizzle in the afternoon. 

"Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery," reads the warning.

"Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions."

The City of Ottawa said in a post on X Saturday its crews will be treating sidewalks, arterial roads and the winter cycling network, ahead of the anticipated weather.

After some cold days and nights this past week, warmer weather is on the way.

Environment Canada calls for a high of -2 C with periods of freezing rain this Saturday. 

Sunday will have a high of 7 C and a 30 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. A low of 4 C and periods of rain are expected for the night.

The unseasonably higher-than-normal temperatures will continue through Monday with a high of 5 C and a 60 per cent chance of showers. A low of 1 C and a 30 per cent chance showers.are expected for the night.

The average temperatures for this time of year are a high of -5 C and a low of -14 C.