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Weather: 'Slow storm' with up to 10 cm of snow expected to begin Saturday evening

A typical Ottawa scene. File.
A typical Ottawa scene. File. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

Did you enjoy your snow break?

Well, the weather office has sent a new heads up for a “slow storm” expected the hit the capital later Saturday and hang around through the weekend.

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A new “winter weather statement” from Environment Canada is advising an expected 10 cm of snow beginning near midnight and extending into Sunday evening.

“A long duration snowfall is expected due to a low pressure system tracking south of the area,” the agency says in the statement.

“If forecast snowfall amounts meet or exceed 15 cm in 12 hours then a snowfall warning may be required.”

Saturday’s forecast high is 0 C, with a low of about -7 C tonight.

Sunday’s temperatures are expected to remain steady at about -4 C.

There’s a 40 per cent chance of flurries Monday, with a forecast high of about -10 C and a low dipping to -18 C.

Tuesday is expected to begin with sunshine, but continued chilly temperatures.

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