Ottawa weather: Snow in the forecast this Wednesday, travel advisory in effect, police asking people to drive safely [Video]

Ottawa police have responded to 24 collisions in the city since 6 a.m. as Ottawa sees its first significant snowfall of the season.

Ottawa is expected to receive up to 10 centimetres of snow and a winter weather travel advisory is in effect. As of 2 p.m., Environment Canada had reported just over 3 cm of snow at the Ottawa Airport.

People make their way through the falling snow in downtown Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Ontario Provincial Police had reported no serious issues or collisions in eastern Ontario as of Wednesday afternoon, but later said there was a serious crash on Sydenham Road, north of Kingston.

• Serious crash north of Kingston, Ont. sends at least 1 to hospital

“If driving this afternoon, PLEASE slow down. Even if you have snow tires, they can only do so much. It’s your job as a driver to adjust …