Rainfall warning called off after 26 mm of rain falls on Ottawa Saturday

CTV’s Austin Lee shares the full local 6 p.m. forecast for Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The first significant rain of the season soaked up the capital on Saturday.

A yellow warning - rainfall was issued for Ottawa. The warning was called off by Sunday morning.

Environment Canada says a total of 26 mm of rain was recorded at the Ottawa airport while also recording double-digit highs.

The forecaster said the high temperatures Saturday could also melt a lot of snow, leading to flooding risks in some areas.

A yellow warning means the impact of the weather is considered moderate.

Environment Canada’s weather forecast for Ottawa calls for mainly cloudy skies with a 40 per cent chance of rain late in the afternoon on Sunday. High 6 C.

Daylight Saving Time began Sunday, meaning the sun will set at 6:59 p.m. this evening.

Monday could see a high of 11 C with a 40 per cent chance of showers or flurries in the morning. Clearing in the afternoon.

Another double-digit high is in the forecast for Tuesday, with a small chance of showers.

The typical high for this time of year is 1 C, and the average low is around -9 C.

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