Notre Dame vs Stanford: Early Weather Report and Game Conditions

Is a perfect autumn day in the cards as the Irish host Stanford?

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Fans gather in front of the Word of Life mural, commonly known as Touchdown Jesus, before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Gentle fall weather hitting the South Bend area

There's nothing quite like October on Notre Dame's campus. It's not too hot, it's not too cold, and the leaves on the trees change colors so beautifully you never want to leave and head home. Early forecasts for the Irish's matchup with Stanford indicate perfect fall weather.

As of now, the forecast calls for a high of 73 degrees and a mostly sunny day. Perfect conditions for football, winning football at that. This is a t-shirt during the day, and a hoodie later in the afternoon type of forecast. The kind that every college football fan cherishes dearly.

Our St. Joseph Health System Skycam shows a beautiful sunset over South Bend this evening. If the weather could be like this all year around with some rain at night for the crops, I would not complain! #MIwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/UOLO31RxWc

— Aaron May (@AaronMayWSBT) October 5, 2024

Enjoy the tepid temperatures while you can

October is a fantastic month for football in the Midwest. The oppressive heat and humidity that often dominates August and most of September have subsided and the wicked winds of Northern Indiana that come with November and December have yet to move into position.

The only thing that adds to this perfect weather scenario is Notre Dame playing winning football in the house that Rockne built. Fall is a special time in a special place in South Bend. Embrace it any chance you get as much as you can. A long, cold, and bitter winter will soon arrive.

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