With the wind, it felt closer to -24 on Monday morning in the nation’s capital, Environment Canada’s forecast reads.
Despite the sunny blue skies to kick off the work week for many, temperatures will warm to only -21 by the afternoon. Overnight, it’ll feel closer to -24 again.
The cooler-than-normal temperatures this time of year will usher in some snow set to begin Tuesday afternoon. It’ll be around -5 C, but with the wind it’ll feel closer to -23 in the morning, warming to -11 by the afternoon. The weather agency isn’t detailing yet how much snow could fall in Ottawa on Tuesday and Wednesday.
During cold weather, the City of Ottawa, with its partners, coordinates responses to keep people out of the cold.
This year’s services are seeing an additional 300 transitional housing beds added, which the municipality notes will free up space in the shelter system. In total, there are 1,600 beds in shelters and transitional housing.
More services are available with the gained capacity:
- 24/7 outreach to connect unsheltered residents with safe indoor spaces
- 24/7 warming and respite service
- Extended hours at several day programs
- Distribution of winter supplies such as sleeping bags and warm clothing
- Activation of additional overflow shelter system beds as needed
Those who need more information about the cold weather programs can call 211.
