The Forecast at Kickoff
scored by the same engine as every game since 2001WFI 7range 7–15negligible
Wind-driven impact — 8 mph wind, gusts 14, 86°F.
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Precip0
Cold0
Heat0
Temperature
86°F
Feels like
87°F
Wind
8 mph
Gusts
14 mph
Humidity
50%
Precip
dry
Rain chance
9% ≥0.1" 5% ≥0.25" 2%
NBM blend at the stadium point
The Game Window, Hour by Hour
stadium point, local clock; kickoff row marked| Local | Temp | Wind mph | Gust | Precip in/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pm | 86° | 8 | 14 | — |
| 7 pm | 81° | 6 | 10 | — |
How the Forecast Has Moved
one immutable snapshot per lead — recorded, never revised| Lead | WFI | Temp | Wind mph | Precip in/hr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days out | WFI 10 | 86° | 9 g15 | dry | — |
The forecast held steady. Snapshots are captured hourly and locked at each lead bucket; this record cannot be rewritten after the fact.
The Building
where this one is playedVenue
Gies Memorial Stadium
Location
Champaign, IL
Elevation
732 ft
Roof
open air
Full point forecast — every element, hour by hour — at Forecast Points.
What Weather Like This Does to Scoring
FBS games 2001–2025, measured at the nearest station| Forecast band | Games | Avg points |
|---|---|---|
| negligible | 14,878 | 55.1 ← |
| minor | 2,999 | 53.2 |
| notable | 474 | 48.8 |
| high | 27 | 47.7 |