A sunny and cool day is in the forecast for Ottawa, but warmer-than-normal temperatures are set to arrive for the end of the work week. Environment Canada forecast calls for sunshine today. High 9 C. It will be clear tonight. Low -4 C. Wednesday will be cloudy. High 10 C. A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Thursday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 20 C. The outlook for Friday calls for a mix of sun and cloud. High 16 C. Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud. High 12 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 9 C and a low of 1 C. Sunset before 6 p.m. The sun now sets before 6 p.m. as the days get shorter and winter edges closer. According to Environment Canada, the sun will set at 5:58 p.m. today. The next time the sun sets after 6 p.m. is March 9. Just a reminder, Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, with clocks going back one hour.
