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Clemson vs. Penn State: Snow won't stop Pinstripe Bowl
27 Dec
Summary
- Snowfall in the Bronx did not impact the Pinstripe Bowl game.
- Clemson and Penn State faced off at Yankee Stadium on December 27th.
- Temperatures hovered around freezing with a chance of precipitation.
New York City experienced significant snowfall overnight, but the event did not deter the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. The game, pitting Clemson against Penn State, was set to take place outdoors at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on December 27th. Despite the wintery conditions, snow was actively being removed from the stadium prior to kickoff.
The forecast indicated that the snow would cease between 10 and 11 a.m., just hours before the scheduled noon ET start. Temperatures were in the low 20s, feeling colder with wind chill, and there was a chance of lingering precipitation. Snowfall totals reached 4.3 inches by 4 a.m. in the Bronx, with earlier predictions suggesting up to nine inches.
Despite hazardous road conditions reported in the early morning, the game proceeded as planned. The matchup between Clemson and Penn State provided an exciting outdoor football experience for fans, even with the chilly weather and recent snow accumulation in the area.
