Hail Blankets Field, University Of Wyoming Game Paused
• A hailstorm blanketed Wyoming's War Memorial Stadium, delaying the Wyoming–UNLV game.
• Winds up to 55 mph and intense hail created winter-like conditions in early October.
• Grounds crews successfully cleared the field, allowing play to resume despite the severe weather.
Sudden hailstorm turns stadium into winter scene
A sudden hailstorm transformed Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium into a winter wonderland, causing a delay in the kickoff for the highly anticipated game between Wyoming and UNLV. Just before 4 p.m. local time, the stadium was struck by intense hail and winds reaching up to 55 mph, prompting a special weather statement. The field was quickly covered in a thick blanket of hail, creating surreal early October conditions more reminiscent of a snowstorm.
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