![]() ![]() ![]() "Most Anticipated Books of 2020" - Volumes Bookcafe (Chicago, IL) "Most Anticipated Small Press Books of 2020" -John Madera, Big Other "10 books to read in winter 2020: It’s a new literary year" -Laura Pearson, Chicago Tribune With a poet’s sensibility, Shah navigates the murky responsibilities of adulthood, grief, toxic masculinity, and the tragedy of revenge in this haunting Midwestern noir. In the depths of a brutal Midwest winter, Ant rides with Vince through the falling snow to Ray’s funeral, an event that has been accruing a sense of consequence. Ray was the younger third-wheel that Ant and Vince were stuck babysitting while in high school, and his sudden death makes national news. That is, until the tragic death of Ray - Ant’s childhood friend, Vince’s teenage cousin. Since most of his family has passed away, he finds himself strangely attracted to their endearing qualities: the hyperbolic language, the stoner altar boy, seeing friends in suits for the first time. Tomi Obaro, BuzzFeed 'Most Highly Anticipated Books Of 2020'Īnt is back in Chicago for a funeral, and he typically enjoys funerals. Together they set out to drive to the funeral while untangling old hurts, popping Oxy, and grappling with adulthood’s disillusionments." Picking him up from the airport is Ray’s cousin, Vince. Thumbnail courtesy of Kyle Brittain in Morley Flats, Alberta.Ĭheck back for the latest forecast for Alberta."In this slim but memorable debut novel, Ant, who lives on the East Coast, flies home to Illinois to attend the funeral of one of his oldest friends, Ray. Wind chill values will make things feel even colder for the duration. THROUGH EARLY WEEK: A CLIPPER HERALDS MORE FRIGID AIRĪ clipper system will slide through northern Alberta on Sunday and Monday, bringing the potential for 5-10 cm of snow for areas including Edmonton.Īnother blast of Siberian air will plunge south into the Prairies behind the clipper, spreading east across Canada late next week into the weekend.ĭaytime high temperatures will be in the -20s and even -30s, with overnight lows dipping to -40☌ for a few places. If you must travel, keep others informed of your schedule and destination and carry an emergency kit and mobile phone," Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says in the winter storm warning. "Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Motorists are urged to avoid travel in these regions during the blizzard-like conditions. ![]() Strong westerly winds with gusts near 100 km/h will continue through the day Sunday before subsiding in the overnight hours. Low-visibility to near-whiteout conditions are forecast to subside early Sunday morning as the temperature rises to near zero. NASTY blowing snow along the classic stretch of Highway 1 through Morley Flats Kyle Brittain on Twitter: "NASTY blowing snow along the classic stretch of Highway 1 through Morley Flats #abstorm /81iEjK2r3w / Twitter" Kyle Brittain on Twitter: "NASTY blowing snow along the classic stretch of Highway 1 through Morley Flats #abstorm /81iEjK2r3w / Twitter"- Kyle Brittain Kyle Brittain on Twitter: "NASTY blowing snow along the classic stretch of Highway 1 through Morley Flats #abstorm /81iEjK2r3w / Twitter" NASTY blowing snow along the classic stretch of Highway 1 through Morley Flats #abstorm /81iEjK2r3w Snow that’s already on the ground will add to the blowing snow. Strong westerly winds will gust to 80-100+ km/h at times in the southern part of the province, leading to winter storm warnings and wind warnings for some areas along the southern foothills. READ MORE: Calgary cold snap causes frozen pipes, increase in EMS calls WEEKEND: SNOW, BLUSTERY WINDS BRING DANGEROUS TRAVEL IN ALBERTAĪ system moving across Alberta will push snow and strong winds into areas along the foothills and southwestern sections of the province. More on what to expect through early next week, below. A clipper system could bring a touch of snow early next week before the next round of frigid air descends upon the Prairies. ![]() Mild Pacific air spilling over the Rockies has created strong downsloping winds which could lead to dangerous travel conditions and potential whiteouts in parts of southern Alberta. ![]()
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