Snow is back in Ottawa’s forecast on Friday, ending a week that started hot

A pedestrian crosses the street as snow falls on the capital on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (CTV News Ottawa)

Just four days ago, it was 15 degrees in Ottawa. The sun was out, people took off their coats, and the snow was melting.

Now, it’s cold again, thin layers of ice still coat some surfaces, and snow is in the forecast.

Environment Canada’s weather outlook for Ottawa on Friday calls for a 30 per cent chance of flurries in the morning followed by snow in the afternoon. The high is 1 C, which is roughly in line with seasonal norms.

About 5 centimetres of snow is expected Friday evening and into Saturday morning, with a low of -1 C.

Another 2 cm of snow is expected Saturday morning before it tapers off in the afternoon, with a 40 per cent chance of flurries anbd a high of 1 C.

Sunday’s forecast is also snowy with a high of -2 C.

Then, a dramatic temperature swing is in the cards, with Environment Canada forecasting a high of 17 C on Monday, before a 24-degree drop to -7 C heading into Tuesday morning.

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