Ottawa weather: Cold weather to grip Ottawa during the first week of 2025 [Video]

Cold temperatures continue to grip Ottawa to start the full first week of 2025, with overnight lows continuing in the minus double digits all week.

It was -17 C at 6 a.m., with the wind chill making it feel like -23. 

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The National Capital Commission took advantage of the cold temperatures this weekend to flood the Rideau Canal Skateway. The world’s largest skateway remains closed to skaters this winter.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud today. High -9 C, with the wind chill making it feel like -14 this afternoon.

Mainly cloud tonight with a few flurries overnight. Low -13 C.

Tuesday will see a few flurries ending near 12 p.m. then mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. High -8 C.

Wednesday will be cloudy with …