10/15/2026
Forecast Discussion
7:26 AM Thursday, October 15, 2026
INFIELD WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HIGH WINDS IN EFFECT FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
Potential Hazards
Friday…Wind gusts 15 to 25 MPH late afternoon, 30 to 35 MPH in the evening
Saturday…Wind gusts 15 to 25 MPH
Sunday…Wind gusts 15 to 25 MPH
Changes to the Previous Forecast
Increased the winds on Saturday.
Added a chance of showers Friday evening.
General Discussion
The latest run of the models are in good agreement bringing a strong cold front across the race course after 5 PM Friday. A little more moisture is showing up behind the front and therefore I’ve added a 30% chance of light showers to Friday evening. Rainfall amounts should be less than 0.05”.
We will see the winds increase to 15 to 25 MPH late Friday afternoon, gusting to 30 to 35 MPH after 5 PM and continuing into the late evening hours. The winds will diminish somewhat after midnight but remain in the 10 to 20 MPH range into Saturday morning, gusting to near 25 MPH by noon. We will see the winds diminish Saturday evening, and increase again late Saturday night and Sunday. For these reasons, an Infield Weather Advisory for High Winds is in effect for Friday afternoon through Sunday. Due to the high wind gusts expected, it is highly advised that tents should be lowered and/or canvas removed late Friday and Friday night.
In addition, wind chills Saturday morning will drop into the lower 40s, and into the upper 30s Sunday morning.
An Infield Weather Advisory is to alert the infield of the good potential for the following…
Winds (sustained or gusts) greater than 15 MPH
Thunderstorm wind gusts greater than 15 MPH and Lightning
Heavy rain of 0.50” or greater