20 C temperatures return to Ottawa ahead of royal visit
A look at the Ottawa River with Kìwekì Point in the background. (CTV News Ottawa)
Temperatures return to seasonal in Ottawa this week, just in time for the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Environment Canada's forecast calls for a high of 22 C today, the first time in nine days the temperature will move above 20 C in Ottawa.
There will be a mix of sun and cloud today with a 60 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There is a risk of a thunderstorm.
Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 per cent chance of showers this evening. Low 9 C.
Tuesday will start sunny, then becoming a mix of sun and cloud in the afternoon. High 25 C.
Wednesday will be mainly cloudy. High 24 C.
The outlook for Thursday calls for mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 19 C.
Friday will be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 20 C.
The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 22 C and a low of 10 C.
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