US Open Golf Tournament Weather Forecast: Hot Start, Then Storm Chances Increase At Oakmont Country Club
The 125th U.S. Open is taking place this week outside of Pittsburgh at Oakmont Country Club, and after a dry, hot start, shower and storm chances could increase for the weekend.
Oakmont Country Club is hosting the tournament for a record 10th time this year, with the last one in 2016 when Dustin Johnson won.
156 players will take part in the four-day event from Thursday through Sunday, with a cut that reduces the field after Friday.
The challenging course is known for its iconic "church pews" bunker, as seen in the bottom-middle of the photo above between holes 3 and 4.
Thursday: This will be the hottest day of the tournament with afternoon players seeing a high in the mid-to-upper 80s. That's several degrees above Pittsburgh's average high of 79 degrees. No rain is expected.
Friday: The high temperature will tick down closer to average. We are also watching a cold front coming into Pennsylvania that will eventually stall, but forecast models are at odds over how much moisture it will contain on Friday. For now, there is a low chance of a hit-or-miss afternoon shower or thunderstorm.
Saturday: Surging moisture out of the west-southwest combined with a front lingering nearby will increase the risk of showers and storms, particularly in the afternoon hours. Localized heavy rain and lightning are both possibilities, which means there could be interruptions to play. Attendees will want to take a poncho and/or umbrella just in case.
Sunday: The final round has a similar forecast to Saturday and hinges on where the stalled front sets up. Right now, the chance of showers and storms is 50% or greater, but that could trend higher or lower since forecast model guidance is not in good agreement, so check back for updates. You can also use this link to see the Oakmont local forecast.
Chris Dolce has been a senior digital meteorologist with weather.com for nearly 15 years after beginning his career with The Weather Channel in the early 2000s.
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