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

Ottawa, Canada
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Hiking yesterday in Pinhey Forest before the rain arrived. A fine day to get outside for your Tuesday, if not a bit windy. Sunny to partly cloudy with a relatively mild high of 10° (norm is 7°). Wind W 20-50 this morning. Low 1°. The rain returns tomorrow. High 7°. 🌤️Thurs. & 5°
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A look at Autumn’s colours before they’re gone. Keep the raincoat handy today, showers will move in along with some gusty winds. High 10°. Wind SW ⬆️ 30-50. Low 4°. Partly cloudy tomorrow, still breezy with a high of 10°. The rain returns Wed. High 10°. Cooler by Thurs.
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Ian Black
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Walking in the Greenbelt yesterday. While the recent rain and wind has knocked down a lot of Fall foliage, there are still pockets of colour to enjoy. It will be pleasant enough (by November standards) to get outside today. Clouds, sunny breaks in spots & 8°. Wind WSW 10-20+.
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Ian Black
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Welcome to November -A transition month that brings falling temps, shorter days and usually our first snow ❄️ of the season. Clocks go back tonight ⏰, making sunset at 4:48 pm tomorrow😱. 47.9mm of rain have been recorded at the airport. 🌥️Today & 6°. Wind NW ⬆️ 20-40+ 🥶.
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Ian Black
4 days
Bats 🦇 , ghosts 👻, skeletons 💀 and Jack o lanterns -the witching hour approaches. It’s 3° with a ghoulish wind near 50. Bundle up. Still some spooky showers around but could be worse… Stay safe kiddies.🎃
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Ian Black
4 days
I took a picture of a tree in my yard then added this creepy Halloween ghoul (AI). The Trick or Treat weather forecast is also pretty scary. More rain is expected and the wind will really pick up. Temps hover around 6° and WNW winds could gust near 60 😱. ☁️ Sat & 6°. Windy.
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Ian Black
5 days
A dancing ghost on the day before Halloween (AI). A Rainfall Warning is now in effect for Ottawa. 40-70mm of rain is expected with locally higher amounts. Rain begins this morning and will last right through Friday. High today 6°. Wind E ⬆️ 15-25. Low 4°. High Friday only 5°.
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Ian Black
6 days
A Special Weather Statement has just been issued for heavy rain for Ottawa. #ONStorm
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Ian Black
6 days
Be wary. Spooky scenes abound and they WILL get scarier over the next few days💀. Another gem of a day 🌞 to enjoy today. Look for plenty of sunshine w/highs near 11°. Wind ENE 10-20. Low 0°. Sinister showers arrive tomorrow with cooler conditions to chill your soul. High 7°
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Ian Black
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Strange things start to happen during the Halloween season 🤔. Nothing too strange about the weather though. Mainly sunny skies today with another pleasant afternoon near 12°. Wind NE 10-15+. Low -1°. More sunshine tomorrow & a pleasant 12°. Spooky 👻 showers arrive Thurs. & 8°.
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Ian Black
8 days
The scary season arrives. Neighbourhood ghouls & skeletons 💀😱 rise for Halloween. Despite chilly mornings, afternoons will be pleasant today through Wed. It now looks like showers may sneak in here by Thurs. into Fri. High today 10° with mainly sunny skies. NNE 5-10. Low -1°
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Ian Black
9 days
Enjoying the Fall foliage while walking in the Greenbelt yesterday. The dry, storm fee and relatively “easy to take” weather continues through Thursday, but some scary showers look likely by Halloween 🎃. Some sun today then cloudy periods by pm. High 9°. NW 10-20. 🌤️ Mon & 10°.
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Ian Black
10 days
Scenes from the golf course yesterday. Not too many golfing days left sadly. It’s the last weekend of October and the weather looks ok. No rain or storms in sight. A mix of sun and cloud to mostly cloudy skies today. High 9°. Wind NW 15 w/gusts ~25. Low 0°. Similar story Sunday.
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Ian Black
11 days
Sunset on my walk yesterday. Seasonal temperatures continue. It’s 4° now. High near 10° under generally cloudy skies. A stray pm sprinkle is possible (30% chance). Wind W 10-20. Low 1°. Clouds with sunny breaks for the weekend with highs of 8 or 9°. Sunny to start next week😎.
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Ian Black
12 days
The Flora Footbridge and a well lit cyclist. Seasonal temperatures for several days ahead. The high hits 10° today under generally cloudy skies w/a few showers around. Breezy at times this afternoon. WNW 10-25. Low 2°. Clouds with sunny breaks Fri. and 9°. 🌤️ for the wknd & 10°.
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Ian Black
13 days
Fall colours and some sunshine at Lansdowne near the Rideau Canal. Keep the umbrella handy🌂, a few showers are in the forecast today. It’s 6° now. High 12° (norm is 10°). Wind SW ⬆️ 15-25. Low 5°. Generally cloudy tomorrow with a 40% chance of showers. A windy high of 11°.
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Ian Black
14 days
So many leaves were falling yesterday it looked like it was snowing. I guess that’s why it’s called Fall 🍁🍂. 31.4mm of rain also fell in Ottawa. The weather is not too bad today. Look for times of sun & cloud w/a high near 16°. Wind SW 10 with gusts ~25. Low 8°. ☔️ Wed & 12°.
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Ian Black
15 days
Last trip to the lake. The sunshine and warm weather has ended. Periods of rain are in the forecast for today. It’s 15° now and temps won’t be rising. Wind NW 15-30 with higher gusts. Low 8°. Intervals of sun and cloud Tuesday. High 15°. Showers return Wed. & low teens.
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Ian Black
16 days
Our inner city gem, the expansive Central Experimental Farm yesterday near sunset. A very mild Sunday on tap -perfect for getting outside. Look for sunny to partly cloudy skies. High 24° (norm is 11°). Wind SE 30 with gusts near 50. Low 14° with ☔️ at times into Mon. High 16°.
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Ian Black
17 days
I spotted this unlikely October Hollyhock bloom yesterday. A morning shower possible today then cloudy with hopefully some sunny breaks developing. High 17°. Wind SE ⬆️15-25. Low 10°. A mix of sun and cloud tomorrow. High 25°. Windy. Periods of rain overnight into Mon. High 15°.
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