Sunday in Calgary: Sunny, Cold-Ish, and a Flames Game Tonight

Morning, neighbour. It's a clear 8 degrees out there, which after the week we've had feels almost generous. Don't let the sunshine fool you, though, because there's a wind warning in effect today. If you're planning anything outdoors, get it done earlier in the day and bring a layer you can actually zip up. The UV is barely a factor at 1.0, so sunglasses are about glare, not sunburn. Sunset is at 5:59 PM, which gives you about nine hours of daylight to work with, so keep your afternoon plans loose and your evening plans honest about when the dark comes in.

If you're heading out on the roads, check the foothills conditions before you go, since the road report is flagging conditions and cameras out that way. If you're driving toward the mountains or the foothills for a Sunday drive, give yourself extra time and check the cameras first.

A couple of things worth knowing this morning. Calgary's airport has finished its domestic security expansion to nine lanes, which adds over 70 per cent more capacity, so if you're flying out of YYC this week, the lineups should feel a little less like a hostage situation. Also, Okotoks karate champion Fiona Nelson won her second world title in Mérida, which is a proud moment for the south end of the city.

For eating, Rain Dog Bar in Inglewood pairs a rotating menu with one of the best craft beer lists in town, which is a solid way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. If you're in the mood for tacos, Calgary's 11 best taco spots, from braised beef to birria, is a good list to work through, and Soul Sisters Café is holding its grand opening at Air Ranch Plaza in Okotoks on Saturday, so there's a new spot on the map if you're down that way.

Tonight the big one is the Flames hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at the Saddledome at 6:00 PM. The Flames blew a 3-1 first-period lead in their last outing against Anaheim and lost 5-3, so there's a bit of unfinished business in the air. Also on the list tonight: Psychology of Cults at The GRAND at 5:00 PM and again at 9:00 PM, and Cat Clyde with Dean Johnson at Commonwealth Bar, with the early show at 7:00 PM and a later one at 9:00 PM. Those are all indoor options, which is handy with the wind kicking up.

So it's a good Sunday for a little of everything. Get out early, keep the wind in mind, and enjoy the sunshine while it's here. See you around the city.