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Coldest stretch of winter begins in Ottawa as it feels like -21 degrees

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Coldest stretch of winter weather The coldest temperatures so far have arrived and efforts are underway to protect the vulnerable. CTV's Natalie van Rooy has the details.

Ottawa's cold snap has reached the coldest temperatures of the week, with cold temperatures to continue through the weekend.

Environment Canada’s forecast calls for a high of -10 C on Wednesday and a low of -14 C Wednesday night. The temperature dropped to -16.7 C early Wednesday morning, the coldest temperature so far this winter.

The forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud on Wednesday for a 30 per cent chance of flurries.

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A mix of sun and cloud with increasing cloudiness for Thursday morning with a high of -6 C. Overnight, we'll see clear skies with a low of -20 C.

Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of -13 C. The low Friday night will be -18 C.

Saturday's forecast calls for a 30 per cent chance of snow, with a high of -12 C.

Temperatures will start to go up on Sunday, with a high of -8 C and a low of -11 C overnight. It’s going to be sunny on Sunday with clear skies overnight.

Monday will be a warmer day see a high of -4 C and a low of -6 C. A mix of sun and cloud and 30 per cent chance of flurries will shape the day.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of -6 C and a low of -16 C.

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