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UPDATE: The warning for some communities was downgraded on Wednesday evening. For the latest weather conditions, statements, watches and warnings, check out Environment Canada’s update page.
Environment Canada is warning residents in the Deep River and Madawaska area of a sudden freeze Wednesday afternoon.
The flash freeze warning west of Barry’s Bay and Pembroke is yellow on Environment Canada’s three-colour scale, meaning forecasters expect a moderate impact.
A snow squall watch was in effect for western Quebec until mid-afternoon.
There is a separate special weather statement for western Quebec about the possibility of a windy, rainy Friday and Saturday.
No weather alerts have been issued for Ottawa or communities to its south and east.
The capital reached its forecasted high of 3 C late Wednesday morning, with a 30 per cent chance of showers until 5 or 6 p.m.
Around that time the temperature is expected to start dropping to an overnight low of –11 C before returning to around 4 C Thursday and Friday. Rain is expected Thursday night.
