A rainy Wednesday in store for Ottawa

A person walks a dog along the Rideau Canal on a rainy day in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa)

We can expect a rainy Wednesday in the nation’s capital, with showers expected through most of the day.

Environment Canada’s weather forecast for Ottawa calls for 10 to 15 millimetres of rain and a high of 12 C on Wednesday.

Showers should end by the evening, but there is still a lingering chance of showers overnight with a low of 6 C.

Thursday’s forecast is cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers and a high of 14 C.

Expect a few clouds on Friday with a 30 per cent chance of showers and a high of 20 C.

Highs in the low 20s are in the outlook for the weekend.

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