Freezing rain, melting snow make Ottawa-Gatineau a soggy mess

Ottawa-Gatineau residents spent their Sunday negotiating slippery sidewalksand puddle-drenched roadsas the weather tookan ugly turn.

Hours of freezing rain early Sunday transitioned to normal rain later in the day, causing water to pool on roads and streets across the city.

• Strong winds, blowing snow expected Sunday afternoon

• 2 people in hospital after west end collision

The City of Ottawaasked citizens to exercise caution if driving, cycling or walking. They also askedhomeowners to either clear away catch basins to prevent water from accumulating, or report clogged ones online.

Meanwhile, the National Capital Commission closed its parking lots at Gatineau Park and urged outdoorsy types to stay off the trail network.

CBC Ottawa weather expert Ian Black not only filed this dreary weather forecast, but also shared a video of the vast puddles encompassing one of the roads near his home.

We also asked people on social media to send us their own dreary weather photos. Here's what we received.