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2-4 cm of snow in the forecast for Ottawa on the first full day of spring

Ottawa is set to see heavy snowfall on the first full day of spring.

Residents woke up to a light dusting of snow on the grass and vehicles Wednesday morning, and more snow is in the forecast through the day.

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Ottawa, calling for “quick accumulations” of 2 to 4 cm of snow.

“A sharp cold front is expected to move south through the area late this morning or this afternoon. Narrow bands of heavy flurries combined with gusty northwest winds associated with the front will lead to a relatively short but sudden drop in visibility,” Environment Canada said.

“The front and associated bands of heavy snow are expected to clear the region later in the afternoon or early evening.”

The statement warns the snow may reduce visibility.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a mainly cloudy start to the day, with flurries at times heavy beginning this afternoon. High 2 C.

Cloudy tonight with a 40 per cent chance of flurries this evening. Environment Canada says light snow will begin near midnight. Low -7 C, with the wind chill making it feel like -14.

Snow ending Thursday morning then clearing. High -3 C.

The outlook for Friday calls for a mix of sun and cloud. High -5 C.

Saturday will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of snow. High 1 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 4 C and a low of -5 C.

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