Weather forces all flying events to be canceled for Saturday

2022-10-09 06:53:04 By : Mr. Kevin Zhang

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Weather conditions at Balloon Fiesta Park have forced officials to cancel all flying events on Saturday morning.

Some pilots did inflate for a static display on the park.

Today's events of Music Fiesta and the evening balloon glow are still scheduled to take place.

7:34 a.m. - All balloon flights at Balloon Fiesta have been cancelled. Pilots are allowed to set up for a static display on the field.

Weather has forced this morning's flight to be canceled, however pilots are allowed to static display.

7:10 a.m. - Flight operations remain on hold and the yellow flag remains. Officials are continuing to monitor weather.

6:40 a.m. - Balloon Fiesta officials say the flag remains yellow. Officials are reporting misting rain and light winds at Balloon Fiesta Park.

6:00 a.m. - Dawn Patrol didn't inflate as scheduled. Pilots offered a candlestick glow for those on the field at Balloon Fiesta Park.

5:45 a.m. - The drone show took center stage on Saturday morning as the pilot briefing was about to begin.

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