Weather @ Illinois

[GopherWeatherGuy]

The weather won't be perfect this week, but still good for mid-October. There will be a chance for a few scattered showers during the morning, but those will quickly clear out, hopefully by game time. Temperatures will start in the mid 50s, then rise to the low 70s by the end of the game.

The big issue may be the wind. Looking at 15-20 mph sustained, with gusts up to 30 mph out of the SW. There's still some time for this to change, mainly on the rain potential, as it's getting harder to predict things past 3-4 days this time of the year. I think the nice temperatures and windy conditions are pretty well locked in though.

 

[#2Gopher]

That would be good as they don't have Coyles like we do.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

What are “showers”.


Is that like cleaning yourself…. but outside???

 

[GophersInIowa]

Looks like the chance of rain is pretty much gone and the predicted winds aren't as bad as originally thought. High in the low 60's.

National Weather Service

forecast.weather.gov

 

[60's Guy]

What are “showers”.


Is that like cleaning yourself…. but outside???

No, no … you know, that’s the term a bunch of girls and some weather guys use to party.

 

[FredCoxRocks]

100% chance of weather.

 

[I'm A Maroon 2!]

I hope weather beats them.

 

[Ope3]

The weather won't be perfect this week, but still good for mid-October. There will be a chance for a few scattered showers during the morning, but those will quickly clear out, hopefully by game time. Temperatures will start in the mid 50s, then rise to the low 70s by the end of the game.

The big issue may be the wind. Looking at 15-20 mph sustained, with gusts up to 30 mph out of the SW. There's still some time for this to change, mainly on the rain potential, as it's getting harder to predict things past 3-4 days this time of the year. I think the nice temperatures and windy conditions are pretty well locked in though.

Looking closer to perfect as of now. High around 60 during the game, moderate to light winds 9 - 15 MPH (from the West).

 

[WorkingMyTailOff]

Hoping Illini do not break out those grey Galloping Ghost unis they used to beat the Gophers in the Citrus bowl year.

 

[GopherWeatherGuy]

The weather definitely shifted over the last 4 days, but still looks great for mid October tomorrow. Rain will move through the area this evening, but will be long gone by kickoff tomorrow. Kickoff temps will be in the upper 40s, and warm to the mid 50s by the end of the game with plenty of sunshine.

There will be a cross wind out of the west at 10 mph, with some gusts to 15-20 mph, especially later in the game.