(Now retired) On air Climatologist on Ottawa TV for well over 30 years. First ever CMOS endorsed Weathercaster.

Ottawa, Canada
Joined June 2009
Though some change is on the way, it sure has been a memorable stretch of fine October weather (18.5° in the Greenbelt yesterday). We haven’t seen ANY rain in 10 days but some morning showers are likely today. High 13°. Wind NW 15-25. Low -1°. Sunny and 8° tomorrow. 🌤️ & 11° Wed
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One last trip to the lake to enjoy the nice weather. A stellar Sunday lies ahead to wrap up the weekend. Mainly sunny skies with a high of 17°. Not too shabby for the end of October. A normal high is 10°. Wind SW ~15 w/gusts over 20. Low 9°. A few ☔️ o/nite & Mon. am. High 13°.
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October can oftentimes bring a wet breezy chill, but this year we are being given a gift. Try to get outside and enjoy it. It’s not warm, but it is bright and pleasant, and rain seems banished. Sunny & 12° today. Wind not a problem. Frost o/nite. Weekend looks delightful 🍂🌞🍁.
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Just walking between holes on the golf course yesterday turns into a golden memory. While see a bit more cloud at times today, & the breeze picks up, there is no rain in the forecast & another long outdoor stroll is in store. High 14° ⛅️. Wind N ⬆️ 20-40. 🌤️ Fri & 12° 🌞🍁🍂🎃
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Another gem of a day to get outside for your Wednesday (Greenbelt). Plenty of sunshine with a pleasant high near 14°. Wind generally light ESE 5-15+. Low 1°. A bit more cloud tomorrow morning and breezier. High 13°. More sun Fri. High 12°. Weekend looks great! Sunny & pleasant!
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Golden hour pics from my walk in the woods. Plenty of sunshine, afternoon temperatures near or above seasonal and no rain in sight for as far as I can see. It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the colours of Autumn 🍂. High today 15°. Wind NW 10 - 25. Low 0°. ☀️& 13° Wed.
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Fallen leaves crunching underfoot, mild mid October sunshine and a stained glass forest canopy -my kind of a Sunday! Plenty of “easy to take weather” coming up. Get outside while you can. Sunny and upper teens today. Wind SW 15-25. More sun & mid teens Tues. somebody pinch me…
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Enjoyed a hike in the forest with crisp but sunny conditions yesterday. Despite a chilly start to your Sunday, temps rise into the low to mid teens with plenty of sunshine. Wind SW 20-30+. Low 5°. Sunny and mild Mon. High in the upper teens. Pleasant & dry weather all week long!
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The wind blew Friday & the leaves fell. A breezy & chilly Saturday but then a remarkable stretch of bright, dry and mild October weather is ours to enjoy 🌞🍁🍂. Becoming mainly sunny today. High only 6°. Wind NW 20-40 will be cool. Low 0°. Sun tomorrow & low teens. ☀️Mon & 19°.
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Wow! I just saw the #RedBlacks WIN! 🏈
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Taking in the colours of Autumn in yesterday’s sunshine. Rain this morning though, then clouds with a chance of showers by pm. High 10°. Wind E turning NW by pm. Blustery & colder o/nite. Low -1°. Clearing early Sat. with a chilly high of only 5°. Sunny & milder Sunday & beyond.
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License and registration please.. This friendly blue jay sure wasn’t shy on the golf course in asking for food. A decent day today, with mainly sunny skies with a high of 12°. Wind not a problem -light and variable. Rain returns o/nite. Low 5°. ☔️ & 10° Fri. Blustery & cold Sat.
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Still seeing some blooms (and bees) amongst the pumpkins and changing colours. A touch of drizzle early today, then mostly cloudy. High in the low teens. Wind WNW 20+. Low 3°. Sunny tomorrow then becoming a mix of sun & cloud. High 12°. Back to ☔️ by Fri. & 8° (norm is 12°).
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October rain. Keep the rain gear handy today, it’s going to be a soaker. Chilly too. If we’re lucky the high might touch 9° (norm is 13°). Wind E gusting over 20km/h will add to the chill. Rain tapers around midnight. Considerable cloud Wed. High 13°. Back to sun Thurs. & 13°.
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Impatiens and fall colours in my yard yesterday. Thanksgiving Monday will also have its moments, but eventually change on the way. Mostly cloudy. High 17°. Wind W 10-20. A chance of showers from around 2pm on. Rain likely overnight and through Tues. Low 7°. High Tues. only 8°.
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Despite some patchy light frost early yesterday, I’m still seeing blooms around. Increasing cloudiness for your Thanksgiving Sunday 🦃🍁🍂. High 18°. Wind S 15-30. Low 10° with local fog patches. Mostly cloudy Monday w/ ⬆️ chance of a stray ☔️ by later pm High 17° (norm is 13°).
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Frost on the pumpkin 🎃. We had our first official frost overnight as temps dropped just below 0° at the airport. Despite the chilly start, the high climbs to a seasonal 13° with abundant sunshine 🌞. Wind light & variable. Low 3°. Times of sun & cloud Sunday then ⬆️ cloud & 17°
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Colourful Fall Asters & changing foliage. Typical October weather for today. Changeable skies. A passing shower in spots and gusty winds developing. High 14°. Wind NW ⬆️ 30-50. Low 2° with risk of frost. Back to mainly sunny skies to kick off the long weekend tomorrow. High 14°.
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A few pics from my hike in the woods. Some showers around early this morning then intervals of sun & cloud with a slight chance of a shower. High 16°. Wind W 20-40. Low 7° with a shower. Cooler Friday w/a mix of sun & cloud & a stray shower possible. High 13°.
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Wind gusts over 40km/h were really spinning my neighbour’s pinwheel yesterday. The wind will pick up again today. SW 20-40. Mostly cloudy with some showers around at times. Maybe even pm thunder. High 17°. Low 8°. Times of sun & cloud Thurs. & 17°. A stray ☔️ possible (40%).
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