Environment Canada issues winter travel advisory for Ottawa [Video]

A winter travel advisory has been issued by Environment Canada for Ottawa. The advisory was issued Saturday morning and will be in effect starting this afternoon and tonight.

A local amount of snow amounting to 10 to 15 centimetres is expected for the capital this Saturday, as “an Alberta Clipper will bring snow across the area which could make for hazardous travel conditions,” says the weather agency in the advisory.

“Snow will progress southeastward through the afternoon before tapering off from west to east late tonight or Sunday morning,” reads the advisory.

“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly.”

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking drivers to adjust to winter driving conditions and to drive safely.

“Leave extra space between vehicles and don’t make any sudden maneuvers,” the OPP said on X Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Ottawa Police Service is reminding drivers to keep an emergency …