Update #2: Monday, January 27, 2025 at noon
Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for snow in Ottawa.
Expected weather includes: Significantly reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Snowfall accumulations up to 10 cm by Tuesday morning. Southwesterly wind gusts up to 70 or 80 km/h.
Conditions will deteriorate this evening as flurries intensify in advance of a strong cold front. Strong wind gusts in combination with heavy flurries will result in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow. Late this evening, as a sharp cold front moves through, near zero visibility in bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow are possible along with a sharp temperature drop. A frontal snow squall warning may be required.
Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.
Update #1: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Ottawa for strong southwesterly winds on Monday, January 27, 2025.
High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break. Power outages are possible.
Southwesterly winds gusting up to 70 or 80 km/h will develop this morning and continue into this evening. Winds will gradually decrease through tonight. In addition, a strong cold front will move through the region tonight. This front may be associated with bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow giving significantly reduced visibility along with a sharp temperature drop.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to continue to monitor the Current Students weather page for updates.
The university remains open and operations are running as scheduled.
Please exercise caution when traveling to and commuting on campus.
Monday, January 27, 2025 in News, Weather
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