Tomorrow's Weather Ottawa: Clear Skies, Bitter Cold

Tomorrow's forecast:

Morning: Clear Skies, Bitter Cold at -20°C with Light Winds

    The morning in Ottawa starts off with clear skies and frigid temperatures near -20°C, accompanied by light winds at 8 km/h gusting up to 20 km/h. This is colder than yesterday morning, with the wind adding a noticeable chill to the air. A slight chance of precipitation at 20% keeps the atmosphere crisp and dry, setting a brisk tone for the start of the day.

Activities Recommendations for the morning of Jan 04, 2026:

• Dog Walks & Errands: Bundle up for brisk morning walks with your pet or quick errands in the fresh, cold air.

• Outdoor Winter Sports: Ideal conditions for skating on the Rideau Canal or cross-country skiing with clear skies and light winds.

• Museum Visits: A great time to explore indoor exhibits like the Butterflies in Flight at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Temperatures remain frigid, dropping to a low of -21°C with feels-like temperatures as low as -25°C.

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Afternoon: Clear and Cold with Feels-Like -21°C

    Afternoon temperatures rise slightly to around -14°C but feel much colder at -21°C due to the wind chill. Winds pick up moderately to 12 km/h with gusts reaching 23 km/h, maintaining a crisp and invigorating atmosphere. The sky remains clear with minimal chance of precipitation, perfect for outdoor winter activities.

Activities Recommendations for the afternoon of Jan 04, 2026:

• Skating & Tobogganing: Take advantage of the clear, cold afternoon for skating on local rinks or tobogganing at popular hills.

• Cross-Country Skiing: Enjoy the groomed trails in Gatineau Park under bright, clear skies and steady winds.

• Sports Events: Consider attending the Ottawa Senators game for an exciting indoor sports experience.

Evening: Clear Skies, Temperatures Drop to -19°C

    Evening brings clear skies with temperatures dropping back to around -19°C and feels like a biting -26°C due to light winds at 9 km/h gusting to 15 km/h. The air remains dry with a low chance of precipitation, making for a crisp and calm winter night.

Activities Recommendations for the evening of Jan 04, 2026:

• Evening Walks: Dress warmly for peaceful evening strolls under clear skies with light winds.

• Indoor Activities: Perfect time to visit museums or enjoy indoor events like the Qikiqtait exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

• Relaxation: Wind down with cozy indoor activities as temperatures plunge and the night sets in.

Wind speeds increase moderately, peaking at 13 km/h with gusts up to 20 km/h around midday.

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Packing preparations for tomorrow:

• Heavy winter coat and insulated layers to combat the bitter cold

• Warm hat, gloves, and scarf to protect against wind chill

• Sturdy winter boots for icy or snowy surfaces

• Sunglasses to reduce glare from snow and ice

• Water bottle to stay hydrated despite cold temperatures

• Camera or smartphone for capturing winter outdoor activities

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