Ottawa weather: Record-warm temperatures today, with 10-15 mm of rain Tuesday night [Video]

It’s a second straight day with record-breaking warm temperatures, as Ottawa continues to enjoy an early taste of Spring.

The temperature hit 12.5 C at 10 a.m., setting a record for the warmest March 5 in Ottawa history. The old record was 10.6 C, set in 1965.

At 4 p.m., the temperature hit a high of 16.9 C.

Environment Canada’s forecast called for a high of 18 C today.

The temperature reached 11.9 C on Monday, setting a record for the warmest March 4 in Ottawa history. The previous record was 10 C, set on March 4, 1965.

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The forecast calls showers beginning this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm of rain. Low 5 C.

Wednesday will be cloudy with a chance of drizzle. High 6 C.

Thursday will be cloudy and a high of …