Environment Canada: Winter travel advisory for Ottawa ended [Video]

The winter travel advisory that was issued for Ottawa Saturday has ended. It was issued by Environment Canada Saturday morning and remained in effect until Sunday morning.

The capital received 19 centimetres of snow since Saturday afternoon.

A local amount of snow amounting to 10 to 15 cm  was expected for the capital Saturday.

“Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly,” Environment Canada said in the advisory.

The Ontario Provincial Police asked drivers to adjust to winter driving conditions and to drive safely.

“Leave extra space between vehicles and don’t make any sudden maneuvers,” the OPP said on X Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Ottawa Police Service reminded drivers to keep an emergency kit in their vehicles before hitting the roads. The city’s police service notes that it’s important to keep a warm blanket in the emergency kit, and to keep the phone fully charged.

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