Extreme cold gives way to a snowy Monday evening

It'll be a sunny, freezing coldstart to the day and a snowy conclusion.

The high will only hit18 C in Ottawaand brisk winds will make it feel substantially colder, into the -30s.

Extreme cold warnings for Renfrew and Lanark counties are over.

The snow should start to fall tonight in the Ottawa area, with between 10 and 20 centimetres expected by tomorrow night.

Travel could be hazardousand non-essential journeys are not recommended.

Areas north ofGatineauhave a winter storm watch because of anapproaching system bringing strong windsand up to 15 centimetres of snow on Tuesday.

At least the temperature should rise overnight, and by Tuesday we should see highs a few degrees below zero.

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