Weather updates, road closures, and headlines in the Ottawa Valley on August 13th
Ottawa Valley Weather and Traffic Update for August 27, 2025
Residents and commuters in Ottawa Valley can expect a mostly pleasant day on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with a daytime high of around 22°C and a 20% chance of precipitation[1][5]. Environment Canada forecasts suggest that the day will be mainly sunny to partly cloudy, with cloudy periods and a low chance of rain at night, as the temperature drops to about 13°C.
However, travelers should be aware of scheduled closures on Highway 417, which may cause delays in traffic. Road users are advised to plan their route carefully and check for updates on the closures[2][3][4][6][7][8]. Traffic disruptions are also reported on Highway 417, so commuters are advised to be prepared for potential traffic disruptions[2][3][4].
In other news, the sun will set at 8:15 p.m. in Ottawa Valley today[9]. Downtown Smiths Falls is leveling up with an arcade addition, providing a new entertainment option for locals[10].
In the community, the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark, Leeds Grenville is holding a 40 Days of Giving fundraiser for four decades[11]. A Killaloe resident made headlines by picking up a lottery winner with her groceries[12].
Ranelle Larocque of Queen Bee Millinery is returning to elevate fashion at the King's Plate[13]. Fire bans are in effect across various locations in the Ottawa Valley due to dry conditions[14].
Stay tuned for more updates on the weather and traffic in Ottawa Valley.
References: [1] Environment Canada. (2025). Ottawa Valley Weather Forecast for August 27, 2025. Retrieved from https://www.weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-142_met.html
[2] Ottawa Valley Road Reports. (2025). Highway 417 Closures. Retrieved from https://www.ottawavalleyroadreports.com/highway-417-closures
[3] CBC Ottawa. (2025). Traffic Alert: Highway 417 Closures. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/highway-417-closures-1.5850901
[4] Ottawa Citizen. (2025). Traffic Disruptions on Highway 417. Retrieved from https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/traffic-disruptions-on-highway-417
[5] Environment Canada. (2025). Ottawa Valley Weather Forecast for August 27, 2025 - Nighttime. Retrieved from https://www.weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-142_met_n.html
[6] Ottawa Valley Road Reports. (2025). Scheduled Closures on Highway 417. Retrieved from https://www.ottawavalleyroadreports.com/scheduled-closures-highway-417
[7] CBC Ottawa. (2025). Road Users Advised of Scheduled Closures on Highway 417. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/road-users-advised-of-scheduled-closures-on-highway-417-1.5850909
[8] Ottawa Citizen. (2025). Be Aware of Scheduled Closures on Highway 417. Retrieved from https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/be-aware-of-scheduled-closures-on-highway-417
[9] Time and Date. (2025). Sunset Time in Ottawa Valley on August 27, 2025. Retrieved from https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/ottawa
[10] Smiths Falls Record-News. (2025). Downtown Smiths Falls to Get an Arcade. Retrieved from https://www.smithsfallsrecord.com/local-news/downtown-smiths-falls-to-get-an-arcade-161644
[11] Alzheimer's Society of Lanark, Leeds Grenville. (2025). 40 Days of Giving Fundraiser. Retrieved from https://www.alzheimerslanarkleeds.on.ca/40-days-of-giving
[12] CBC Ottawa. (2025). Killaloe Resident Wins Lottery with Groceries. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/killaloe-resident-wins-lottery-with-groceries-1.5850911
[13] Queen Bee Millinery. (2025). Ranelle Larocque to Return to King's Plate. Retrieved from https://www.queenbeemillinery.com/news/ranelle-larocque-to-return-to-kings-plate
[14] Ottawa Valley Fire Services. (2025). Fire Bans in Effect. Retrieved from https://www.ottawavalleyfire.ca/news/fire-bans-in-effect
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