New US Open Weather Forecast After Play Was Suspended amid Viral Photos, Videos of Fog at Shinnecock
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Key Points:
- Play at the 2026 U.S. Open was suspended less than an hour after starting due to fog, causing a two-hour delay at Shinnecock Hills.
- Weather conditions included fog, sustained winds, and gusts up to 40 mph, with visibility concerns prompting some players to question starting.
- The Weather Channel forecast predicted fog clearing by 9 a.m., a 36% chance of rain around 10 a.m., and continued windy, cloudy conditions throughout the day.
- Only 14 players completed at least one hole before the suspension, with uncertainty about whether the tee time schedule will be adjusted.
- This is the sixth time Shinnecock Hills has hosted the U.S. Open, with no further weather disruptions expected for the remainder of the tournament.
