Spring Game Weather Update

Submitted by rc15 on

 According to Accuweather...

"Rain from Friday morning until Friday evening, when it will change to snow and accumulate 1-2 inches."

Unfortunately this is not an April fools joke...

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lilpenny1316

April 1st, 2015 at 10:48 AM ^

It will be in the 50s all day Friday until that possible two inches hit.  It's supposed to be sunny and in the 40s on Saturday, so combine the sun with the warmer ground and the snow is gone by mid-morning.  If you're driving in early Saturday morning, that may be a bit trickier.

rc15

April 1st, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^

There is a good chance it could be gone by game time. Forecast shows a high of 46 right now, so it will probably be 40 at noon. Metal seats get colder faster than the ground, so there could still be snow in the stands when the game starts.

I still think this could hurt attendance. I was planning on tailgating for the game (it's been too long since November) and might not anymore. I'll find somewhere indoors to drink instead.

bluebyyou

April 1st, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^

Weather Channel is showing a high of 50 for Saturday.  Our spring game seems to be about the earliest date of any team having such a game.  It's a shame it couldn't be moved back by a few weeks, but then there will be a conflict with exams.

youn2948

April 1st, 2015 at 10:48 AM ^

70 and partly sunny on my living room couch.

65 and mostly cloudy(dark), if sitting in my basement recliner.

 

p.s. Can't drive 500+ miles for a spring game so don't go calling me out for not supporting the team.

LSAClassOf2000

April 1st, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^

From the National Weather Service forecast for Friday and Saturday:

Friday: Rain and snow likely after 3pm. Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

I guess it depends on the model you use. The expert forecast opinion at White Lake shows the possibility for it to get higher than 44. Actually, early April and sunny - we might get into the mid-50s at least.

WolvinLA2

April 1st, 2015 at 11:31 AM ^

People complain about this literally every year.  Guess what?  Most days in April in Michigan are going to be a little chilly.  It is very rare that an April Saturday is 65 degrees.  

Anything other than rain during the actual game is a win.  

danimal1968

April 1st, 2015 at 12:09 PM ^

It was pushing 80 on April 1 that year.

Very memorable day - 10,000 people at the Hash Bash (many advance Deadheads showed up as the Dead were playing Crisler later in the week), really warm weather...and oh yeah, the basketball team won some semifinal game in Seattle.

jonesie022

April 1st, 2015 at 11:41 AM ^

Parking free at Crisler just east of the stadium I assume? Think if I get there around 8:30am there will be spots left? Tailgating any different there versus at Pioneer for a spring game you think?




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WolverineInCbus

April 1st, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^

I'm going to the spring game for the first time this year so I need advice. If I want a really good seat how early should I get there to lineup? I know doors open at 10 so what is your guys' recommendation?




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WolverineHistorian

April 1st, 2015 at 2:12 PM ^

It's a spring game tradition, at least since the later Lloyd Carr years, to have cloudy, chilly, meh like weather conditions.

Late 90's/early 2000's had some pretty gorgeous weather for the spring games, though. It would be nice to finally get that back.




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