Here’s how it feels in Ottawa this Christmas Day

People make their way through the falling snow in downtown Ottawa on Dec. 4, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press)

Lower-than-average temperatures are in the forecast for Ottawa, as it feels like minus 17 with the windchill this Christmas morning.

Environment Canada calls for a high of -8 C and mainly cloudy skies today. A low of -17 C and increasing cloudiness are in the forecast for tonight.

Cloudy skies and a high of -6 C are expected for Boxing Day. A low of -17 C and clear skies are expected for the night.

Friday will be sunny with a high of -9 C. Cloudy skies and a low of -9 C are expected for the night.

The average temperatures for this time of year are a high of -5 C and a low of -13 C.