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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 23m

Despite some patchy light frost early yesterday, I’m still seeing blooms around. Increasing cloudiness for your Thanksgiving Sunday 🦃🍁🍂. High 18°. Wind S 15-30. Low 10° with local fog patches. Mostly cloudy Monday w/ ⬆️ chance of a stray ☔️ by later pm High 17° (norm is 13°).

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Frost on the pumpkin 🎃. We had our first official frost overnight as temps dropped just below 0° at the airport. Despite the chilly start, the high climbs to a seasonal 13° with abundant sunshine 🌞. Wind light & variable. Low 3°. Times of sun & cloud Sunday then ⬆️ cloud & 17°. Cloudy & mild Mon.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Colourful Fall Asters & changing foliage. Typical October weather for today. Changeable skies. A passing shower in spots and gusty winds developing. High 14°. Wind NW ⬆️ 30-50. Low 2° with risk of frost. Back to mainly sunny skies to kick off the long weekend tomorrow. High 14°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A few pics from my hike in the woods. Some showers around early this morning then intervals of sun & cloud with a slight chance of a shower. High 16°. Wind W 20-40. Low 7° with a shower. Cooler Friday w/a mix of sun & cloud & a stray shower possible. High 13°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Wind gusts over 40km/h were really spinning my neighbour’s pinwheel yesterday. The wind will pick up again today. SW 20-40. Mostly cloudy with some showers around at times. Maybe even pm thunder. High 17°. Low 8°. Times of sun & cloud Thurs. & 17°. A stray ☔️ possible (40% chance).

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A couple of pics from my walk. Chilly to start your Tuesday but plenty of blue skies and October sunshine to enjoy. It’s 3° now. High 13°. Wind WNW 15-30. Low 5°. A few occasional showers around Wednesday. Turning milder under ⬆️ SW winds. High 18°

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Enjoy the blooms while you can, sooner or later the frost will get them. Much cooler today. High 12° under times of clouds with sunny breaks. Slight chance of a shower. Blustery. Wind W ⬆️ 30-50 will add to the chill. Low 1° with patchy frost. ☀️ Tues. & 13° (norm is 15°).

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Taking the time to enjoy a fine early October day yesterday. Times of cloud & sun with a chilly start to today, then mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of a shower developing this afternoon. High 17°. Wind SE 15-40. Low 8° w/showers around. Blustery & much colder Mon. High 12°. Dress warmly!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fallen leaves and changing colours on my hike. Your Saturday looks stellar! Expect mainly sunny skies & a seasonal high of 16°. Wind light NW 5-15. Low 4° with risk of patchy frost. ⬆️ cloud Sunday & 17°. 40% chance of pm/eve ☔️. Much cooler to start next week. Could see frost!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

With no frost yet the blooms of summer continue for now. Some rain & puddles for your morning commute then a mix of sun & cloud starts to develop. High 20°. Falling humidity as WNW winds pick up 10-20 -gusts >30. Low 6° with fog patches. Mainly sunny Sat. & 16°. ⬆️☁️Sunday & 17°

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Welcome to October! We haven’t seen a ton of rain lately, but showers are on the way. Chance of a few showers developing today then showers likely this eve/overnite. Keep the umbrella handy. High today 20°. Wind SW 15-30+. Low 15°. Clouds give way to partial clearing Fri & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Taking advantage of the nice weather to explore the Greenbelt trails. The mild conditions continue. The high today might touch 21° (norm is 16°) with a mix of sun & cloud developing. Wind light and variable. Low 9° with fog patches forming. Clouds with sunny breaks Wed. High 21°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dappled sunshine while hiking in the Greenbelt yesterday. We finally saw some showers develop Sunday, and it wouldn’t surprise me at all to see some more around today. Mainly cloudy & 19°. Wind ENE 15 gusts ~30. Low 10°. Lovely tomorrow. Mainly sunny & 21°. 🌥️ Wed. & a mild 22°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Enjoying the sights & sounds of the great outdoors when the stretch of late September weather is fine. It’s been 12 days since we’ve seen any sign of a shower in Ottawa, although there is a 40% chance of one late today. ⬆️ cloudiness & 21°. Wind NE ⬆️20-40. ⛅️ Mon & 20°. Pop 30%

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Enjoying the festivities at the Parkdale Market last night. Weather was perfect for late September. Speaking of which, that “easy to take” weather continues for the foreseeable future. High 23° today with some high cloud moving in. Wind NNE 20 gusts > 30. Low 10°. 🌥️ Sunday & 20°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ha! I always think of Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons when I see this plant. It may be Autumn but the weather is about to turn “summer like”. The high today reaches 23° under wall to wall sunshine 🌞. Light wind N ~10-15. Low 9°. Weekend and beyond looks good too! Pinch me!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Wildflowers from my walk. The pattern of pleasantly warm, sunny afternoons and crisp cool nights continues. Sunny skies today. High 20° (norm is 17°). Wind ENE 10-15. Low 4° (norm is 8°). More sunshine tomorrow. High 22°. Even milder by the weekend with a bit more cloud.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Welcome to Autumn. This bee 🐝 seemed to be trying to stay warm inside this bloom. High 18° under sunny skies. Wind ENE ⬆️ 15-25. Low 5°. More sunshine tomorrow w/a high of 20° (norm is 17°). Even milder Friday and beyond. The calendar says Fall but you wouldn’t know it. 😎

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sunset cruse. We say goodbye to Summer today. Autumnal Equinox arrives at 8:05 this evening. There is still plenty of nice weather ahead though. Partly cloudy early then sunny. High 17°. Wind NE 10-20+. Low 6°. High temps slowly rise over the coming days with no end in sight 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Some Fall crocuses from my garden on this last day of summer. A bit cooler today but still fairly decent. High 15° with times of cloud and sun. Wind N ⬆️ 15-25. Low 6°. Cloudy periods Tues. morning then mainly sunny. High 17°. Slow warming all week long and no rain in sight.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

2 new things for me yesterday. I watched the Snowbirds perform, & I finally went to Petrie Island. What a day! We round out the weekend on a decent note. Times of sun & cloud today. High 19°. Wind NE 5-15. Low 6°. Cooler Mon. ⛅️ & 15° then slowly warming as the week progresses.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The weekend is here -hard to believe it’s the last one of summer! Temps will be a bit below normal, but the overall weather pattern will be fairly easy to deal with. Expect mainly sunny skies with a high of 16°. Wind light. Low 8°. Intervals of sun & cloud tomorrow & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I saw this bloom (liatris?) in the very sandy soil of Pinhey forest. No rain in the forecast for the foreseeable future, with sunny to partly cloudy skies along with temps near or slightly below normal. Sunny today 😎. High 18°. Low 5°. More sun Sat. & 17°. 🌤️ Sunday & 19°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Unique late summer blooms. No big storms in sight and no heatwaves either. Look for times of sun and cloud today. Just a slight (30%) chance of a shower. Wind generally light and variable. Low 11°. Mainly sunny Fri. & a breezier 19°. Early look at the weekend looks decent enough.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Came across this calming fountain on my stroll yesterday. Increasing cloud today with spotty showers around by pm/eve. High 19°. Wind SSE ⬆️ 20-40. Low 15°. Turning warmer tomorrow. High 25° (norm is 19°) under times of sun and cloud. ⛅️ Thurs. & 22°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Summer blooms in my front yard yesterday. We start the workweek under a bit of a cooler note. High 18° (we hit 26° Sunday). Mainly sunny then a mix of sun & cloud. Wind NW 20+ dropping off a bit by pm. Low 7°. Mostly cloudy Tues. & 20°. 30% chance of a developing shower.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Not too many more days left to enjoy the backyard pool I suppose… But what a weekend!

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Summer fields of gold from yesterday’s stroll. Quite the summer like Sunday to enjoy. Just a 40% chance of a morning ☔️ (risk of a stray ⚡️) then becoming mainly sunny by afternoon. High 25° (norm is 20°). Slowly turning less humid. Wind W ⬆️ 15-25. Low 12°. 🌤️ Mon. & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Summer is winding down when my Sedum starts to bloom. With plenty of sunshine to enjoy today, the high climbs to a warm 25° (norm is 20°). Wind S ⬆️ 20+. A chance of a ☔️/⚡️ o/nite into early Sunday. Low 18° (norm is 10°). Turning partly cloudy by pm. High 25°. 🌤️ Mon & 18°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fall Asters. Can you spot the busy bee 🐝? It’s 9° now, and while that may seem chilly, it’s pretty normal for mid September. Plenty of sunshine 🌞 today. High 20°. Wind WNW 15-25. Low 9°. Mainly sunny Sat. & 25°. A ☔️ Sunday morning, then 🌤️ by pm & 23°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Delicate Nasturtium blooms. A pleasant pattern of dry, bright weather is setting up that will last through Saturday. Sunny to a mix of sun & cloud today. Blustery. High 22°. Less humid. Wind WNW 30 with gusts near 50. Low 9°. Sunny Fri. & 20°. 🌤️ Sat. and warmer. High 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Portulaca loves plenty of sunshine and nothing too wet, but these blooms are doing well. Periods of rain developing today. Risk of a thunderstorm. High 22°. Humid. Wind SSE ⬆️ 15-25 with higher gusts. Low 16°. A pleasant drier pattern arrives tomorrow through Saturday 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The cheerful sunflower. You will need the umbrella this morning at times, with mainly cloudy skies thereafter. High 23°. Wind light E 5-15. Low 16°. Periods of rain likely again tomorrow with the risk of thunderstorms by afternoon. High 22°. A drier weather pattern starts Thurs.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labour Day. The final holiday of summer looks stellar. Mainly sunny skies with a high of 24° (norm is 21°). Wind WNW 15-25. Comfortable humidity levels. Low 15°. A few showers early Tues. then mainly cloudy. High 23°. Wednesday turns wet so enjoy the sun while you can. 😎

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Enjoyed my time in the heart of Kemptville last evening. Weather for the remainder of the long weekend looks fine indeed. Mainly sunny to partly cloudy skies and pleasant temps. High today 23°. Wind NNE 10-20. Low 12°. High tomorrow 25°. Comfortable humidity levels 😎.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The last long weekend of summer is here and while there will be a few developing showers around today, the remainder of the Labour Day holiday looks promising. High 23°. Wind NE 10-15. Low 13° w/fog patches. Mainly sunny to partly cloudy Sunday & Monday with comfortable temps.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A meadow aglow with Goldenrod is a sure sign that summer is starting to wind down. Mainly sunny skies today give way to cloudy periods and isolated (30%) showers. High 24°. Wind NW ⬆️ 15-25. Low 15°. Increasing cloud Sat. with a 40% chance of pm showers & 23°. 🌤️ Sunday & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Late summer blooms. After yesterday’s rain (29mm at the airport) watch out for locally dense fog patches (a Fog Advisory is in effect). Otherwise times of cloud & sun today. High 26°. Slowly turning less humid. Slight (30%) chance of a ☔️. Wind W ⬆️ 15-25. Low 15°. ⛅️ Fri & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A Monarch butterfly hanging out on a Gaillardia bloom yesterday. Showers ( risk of t’storms) in a window from this pm through evening. Turning more humid. High 24°. Wind SSE 15-25. Low 18°. Clouds with sunny breaks Thurs. High 25°. Slowly turning less humid. 🌤️ Fri. & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome to September (early changing foliage). Showers around to start the day (risk of a thunderstorm) then remaining cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. High 23°. Wind E 15-25. Low 16°. Another round of showers & thunderstorms by tomorrow afternoon. High 24°. Turning humid.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Wildflowers seen on my walk yesterday. Some patchy fog to kickoff the workweek (A Fog Advisory is in effect). It’s 14° now. High 24°. Intervals of sun & cloud. A 40% chance of a shower later pm. Wind light. Showers overnight. Low 15°. ☔️or ⚡️into Tuesday am. High 23°. ☔️Wed & 24

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Flowers like “Forget-me-nots” thrive in moist conditions and so this summer they are… “thriving”. We have to be on the lookout for t’storms that could develop in spots this pm. Mainly cloudy, turning a bit more humid & 23°. Wind W ⬆️ 20. Low 14° w/fog patches. ☀️& ☁️ Mon & 24°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A relaxing waterfall at the mini putt. Hard to believe it’s the last weekend of August. Local fog early then sunshine becoming a mix of sun & cloud. Despite a cool start, the high hits a seasonal 23°. Wind SSW 15-30 w/higher gusts. Low 15°. Chance of ☔️. Showers around at times Sunday & 23°.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My mom used to have alyssum in the garden so I keep the tradition going. With lots of rain and coolish temps, it’s thriving. Speaking of coolish, the high today only hits 21° today under times of sun and cloud. Wind NW ⬆️ 10-20 w/gusts > 30. Low 10° w/fog patches. ⛅️ Sat & 24°

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I’ve never seen a purple Hibiscus before. As skies cloud over today, the humidity will increase, w/a 60% chance of showers (risk of a thunderstorm) from later this morning into early evening. High 24°. Wind S ⬆️ 20-40. Low 13°. Turning partly cloudy Fri. & 22°. Less humid.

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Percolating summer clouds. Once again today, cloudy skies could create some showers in spots, so keep the rain jacket handy. Watch for fog patches around to start your day too. High 22°. Wind NW 15-20 with gusts ~ 30. A mix of sun & cloud tomorrow, then becoming mostly sunny. High 26° .

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Ian Black @blacksweather.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A summer interlude. While yesterday was sunny and pleasant, today will feature rain with the risk of developing thunderstorms. High 23°. Wind SE 15-30. Low 14°. Still a chance of showers or a pm thunderstorm tomorrow, with a high that will struggle to reach 20° (norm is 24°).

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