Game Day Weather
If you're traveling to Evanston...
Tailgating
Looking at the mid and upper 70s for the lunchtime and early afternoon hours, with a good amount of wind. South winds at a steady 10mph (leaves and little twigs blow about) but gusts could be up to 20mph (you'll see some smaller trees sway).
Kickoff
Looking at just under 70 degrees for the kickoff. The wind gusts will die down, but we'll hang on to the steady 10mph southerly flow. Very sunny, with just a few thin clouds making their way through.
Halftime
Mid 60s by halftime. Winds starting to go down a bit also to around 8mph. Mostly clear skies.
Post-Game
Staying in the low to mid 60s until closing time, then dropping to the upper 50s. Winds out of the south around 5mph with skies staying mostly clear. Whether you're headed home late that night or on Sunday, you'll have great traveling weather. Clear and calm throughout the night, and Sunday stays clear as well, reaching the low 70s.
If you're staying home...
Very similar weather, but we'll be a bit warmer. Looking to hit the low 80s in Ann Arbor tomorrow, and not nearly as windy as in Evanston- we'll have southerly winds between 8-10mph, but not the higher gusts they'll see there. 70 degrees at kickoff, dropping to the upper 60s by halftime, and those clear skies let us cool quickly into the evening hours. Mid 60s by the game's end, and cooling to the upper 50s by last call. It's a perfect night to hit the local places, grab some food and drinks, and celebrate a win!
Christina Burkhart is a meteorologist for NBC/ABC in Traverse City, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!
October 7th, 2011 at 10:31 PM ^
Thank you! You should do this every game.
Edit: hmmm...apparently you do, don't know how I didn't notice them.
October 7th, 2011 at 10:31 PM ^
Nice work Christina, the weather forecasts are awesome.
October 7th, 2011 at 11:20 PM ^
October 8th, 2011 at 1:55 AM ^
Keep up the good work!
October 8th, 2011 at 2:10 AM ^
Going to Evanston and fuiguring out what to pack! May the MGOBLOG God's smile upon you!
October 8th, 2011 at 4:43 PM ^
The clothing suggestions are particularly useful as I generally either uner or over dress on any particular game day. Thanks.
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