Snow warning issued for Ottawa

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A snowfall warning has been issued for Ottawa, with up to 15 centimetres of snow expected to fall on the capital later on Feb 28.

Snow alerts are also in effect for Gatineau, other parts of western Quebec and western Ontario.

Environment Canada said an Alberta Clipper will bring snow, heavy at times, to the area beginning Feb 28 afternoon.

The heaviest snowfall is expected later Feb 28 and into Mar 1 morning.

The warnings extend from Sault Ste. Marie, eastwards to Cornwall and south as far as Orillia, Ontario.