How cold will it be at the Indiana-Purdue football game?

On December 1, 2024By Littum

The weather channel predicts a gametime temperature of 29 degrees for tonight Indiana–Purdue football game at Memorial Stadium, which would be the coldest game-time temperature in Bloomington since Nov. 21, 1981, when it was also 29 degrees, according to GoldandBlack.com. This is the first night game for the Old Oaken Bucket rivalry.

There is a 62% chance of snow at game time, and that drops to 24% by the end of the game, according to the Weather Channel, with winds at 5 miles per hour. The National Weather Service is predicting 1-2 inches of snow for the area, and a winter weather advisory has been issued for Bloomington; people are asked to slow down and drive carefully.

How to stay warm for a football match

Here are tips to keep the heat off for a football match temperaturemaster.com:

Wear layers, including a windbreaker
Wear moisture-wicking underwear to absorb moisture
Use mittens instead of gloves
Use chemical or electric hand warmers
Wear ear protection, a scarf and a hat
Eat a hearty meal before the game and bring snacks
Drink hot chocolate, coffee and other hot drinks
Protect your face and lips with Vaseline
Stay active and move around