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Weather Halts Opening Day at Colorado Springs Balloon Festival

Morning go or no-go decisions for Sunday and Monday will hinge on forecasts per strict safety thresholds.

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.