Overview
- Saturday's scheduled balloon launch at Memorial Park was canceled because of poor weather conditions.
- Organizers canceled the Saturday night Balloon Glo and ordered an evacuation after reporting lightning within range.
- The National Weather Service in Pueblo projects drier, calmer conditions for 7 a.m. launches on Sunday and Monday, subject to morning checks.
- Event rules require surface winds under 8 mph, at least 5 miles of visibility, and no rain, thunder, or lightning, with cloud cover evaluated at daybreak.
- The Wings of Blue skydiving demonstration proceeded and pilots engaged attendees with burner demonstrations and trading cards while balloons were grounded.