winter

_ (via Ottawa 2017) _ Ottawa 2017 and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, announced today that Red Bull Crashed Ice will make its Ottawa debut when the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship crashes and glides its way into the capital in 2017. ...

[caption id=“attachment_21045” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew Kingshovel[/caption]

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ City road crews will be out clearing and salting roads and sidewalks in preparation for the snowfall starting Tuesday morning. The City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to visit the Winter Weather webpage on ottawa. ...

[caption id=“attachment_20583” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Service and Ottawa Paramedic Service are warning residents to use caution when using snowmobiles this weekend. Warmer than usual weather this season means that ice has not had the chance to fully solidify. “We don’t have our typical January winter conditions. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Environment Canada is predicting a mix of weather this weekend that may pose challenges for residents. The City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to visit the Winter Weather webpage on ottawa.ca for information on the weather, including updates on City operations and tips on what residents can do in preparation for, and during, weather incidents. ...

Via @BloodyEmma on Twitter today: https://twitter.com/BloodyEmma/status/685165397994278912 [caption id=“attachment_20435” align=“aligncenter” width=“1038”] Photo via @bloodyemma on Twitter https://twitter.com/BloodyEmma[/caption]

_ (via the City of Ottawa) _ The City of Ottawa has opened its approved sledding hills. Outdoors enthusiasts are invited to sled while weather and hill conditions permit, and to keep personal safety in mind while sledding. Please note that certified multi-impact helmets are strongly recommended. ...

_ (via NCC) _ The public is asked to remain off the Rideau Canal surface, as the ice is still dangerously thin.  Although it may appear that a layer of ice has formed on some parts of the canal’s surface, the ice is still too thin. ...

[caption id=“attachment_20286” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Cross country skiing at Murphy’s Point. Photo via Ontario Parks.[/caption] _ (via Ontario Parks) _ The Ontario Parks Ski Report is LIVE. [ http://www.ontarioparks. com/skireport ](http://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport) . Check for the latest snow conditions at nineteen Ontario Parks across the province using the Ski Report’s interactive map and its trail descriptions. ...