Cold stretch of weather to continue through the weekend in Ottawa

The Rideau Falls along the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 8. (Shaun Vardon/CTV News Ottawa)

The stretch of cold weather continues to grip Ottawa, with the double-digit low temperatures expected to continue through the weekend.

It was -14 C at 6 a.m., with the wind chill making it feel like -25.

Environment Canada's forecast calls for a mainly cloudy day on Thursday, with a 40 per cent chance of morning flurries. High -6 C, with the wind chill making it feel like -13 this afternoon.

Cloudy tonight. Low -12 C.

Friday will be mainly cloudy to start the day, with skies clearing in the afternoon. Low -7 C.

Saturday will see periods of snow. High -7 C.

The outlook for Sunday calls for a mix of sun and cloud. High -6 C.

Monday will be mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of flurries. High -5 C.

The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of -6 C and a low of -15 C.