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“Absolutely frigid weather” at Major’s Hill. Photo by David Johnson via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. Ottawa residents love to talk about the weather. Along with hockey and gas prices, it may be our favourite topic. This page includes links to local forecasts, weather alerts, satellite and radar images, along with specialty forecasts. ...

For more aftermath updates and resources, including where to charge your phone or get food, please see our Ottawa storm resources page… Damage and injuries were reported after a tornado touched down in Dunrobin, before travelling across the Ottawa River into Gatineau on Friday. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ City road crews are preparing to plow and salt roads and sidewalks at the onset of the snowfall and freezing rain forecast for Ottawa Wednesday and Thursday.  Residents are asked to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking and to allow extra time for their morning and afternoon commutes during the snow and rainfall. ...

_ From Environment Canada: _ 6:40 PM EST Wednesday 23 December 2015 Special weather statement in effect for: * Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans * Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe What a difference a year makes, or two for that matter. ...

8:03 AM EST Sunday 15 February 2015 Extreme Cold Warning in effect for: * Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans * Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues. Bitterly cold arctic air is being ushered in by stiff northerly winds. ...