Masters weather forecast

Updated Saturday 4:50 p.m. ET:

The third round of the Masters Tournament will resume at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with the final round expected to commence at 12:30 p.m. Players will go off in threesomes from the first and 10th tees for the final round.

CBS’ live coverage will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday and run through the conclusion of the third round. The live broadcast of the final round will be from 2-7 p.m. Eastern on CBS, as originally scheduled.

The final threesome of Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and amateur Sam Bennett was on the seventh green when the third round was suspended Saturday afternoon, leaving slightly more than 29 holes in the tournament.

Koepka is 13 under par and holds a four-shot lead over Rahm. Bennett is in third place, seven shots back. Sunday’s forecast calls for cool and breezy conditions. The high temperature is expected to be in the low-60s. Wind gusts up to 25 mph also are in the forecast.

Updated Saturday 4:11 p.m. ET:

The final group was on the seventh green when play was suspended Saturday, leaving slightly more than 29 holes to be played in the Masters Tournament. Fortunately, Sunday’s forecast looks favorable.

It will still be cold. The high temperature is expected to be just 62 degrees, and the 25 mph gusts from the northeast will likely make it feel colder, but a slight morning drizzle is the only rain expected Sunday.

The official forecast says “mist or drizzle may linger through mid-morning” but dry conditions will return by late morning.

Updated Saturday 3:20 p.m. ET:

Due to inclement weather conditions, the third round of the Masters has been suspended for the remainder of Saturday. The decision was announced at 3:15 p.m. Eastern.

Augusta National has been hit by heavy storms throughout the day. Players competed through wet conditions as the second round ended Saturday morning and the third round began shortly thereafter in threesomes off two tees.

At the time of suspension, Brooks Koepka led at 13-under total, four ahead of Jon Rahm. Both players had completed six holes of Round 3. Amateur Sam Bennett held solo third place at 6-under.

The 36-hole cut was made earlier Saturday at 3-over 147, with Tiger Woods among those to advance on the number.

Updated Saturday 11:45 a.m. ET:

The expected rain and cold came Saturday morning but play resumed as scheduled at 8 a.m. and was not delayed. The third round will be played in threesomes starting on the first and 10th tees, a rare move for the Masters. The final group of Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and amateur Sam Bennett is scheduled to tee off at 1:06 p.m. Eastern. Tiger Woods will tee off at 1:06 p.m. off the 10th tee. More rain is still forecast for midday but thus far has relented.

Updated Saturday 7:26 a.m. ET:

The cold, wet weather that has been expected all week has arrived at Augusta National. The temperature is not supposed to get out of the 40s on Saturday and wind gusts up to 30 mph will only make it feel colder. Scattered showers are expected to become more numerous as the morning continues, with a constant rain expected from 10 a.m. until noon. Moderate rain is expected in the afternoon with some heavy pockets. More than an inch of rain is expected to fall Saturday.

Here's a further look at today’s forecast:

8 a.m.: 48 degrees; 80% chance of showers; winds 10-15 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 20 mph

10 a.m.: 47 degrees; 90% chance of rain; winds 14-18 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 25 mph

12 p.m.: 47 degrees; 100% chance of rain; winds 14-18 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 25 mph

2 p.m.: 48 degrees; 100% chance of rain; winds 14-18 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 25 mph

4 p.m.: 48 degrees; 100% chance of rain; winds 15-20 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 30 mph

6 p.m.: 49 degrees; 90% chance of rain; winds 15-20 mph from the northeast, with gusts up to 30 mph

Updated Friday 5:50 p.m. ET:

The second round of the Masters was suspended for the evening at 5:45 p.m. ET.

Play will resume Saturday at 8 a.m. ET, with 39 players yet to compete the second round. Ticket gates will open at 7 a.m. ET as scheduled.

Following the conclusion of the second round, the cut will be made to the top 50 players and ties.

Updated Friday 4:30 p.m. ET:

The second round of the Masters was delayed for a second time at 4:22 p.m. ET, less than an hour after the day's first delay concluded.

Play was suspended for the first time at 3:07 p.m., but that delay lasted just 21 minutes.

Updated Friday 3:08 p.m. ET:

The second round of the Masters was halted for a brief 20 minutes due to inclement weather in the area.

The horn sounded at Augusta National and patrons scurried to find shelter as players made their way to the clubhouse to wait out the delay. A few short moments later it was announced that play would resume.

Play officially resumed at 3:28 p.m. ET on Friday.

Updated Thursday 7:30 p.m. ET:

Second-round tee times for the Masters have been moved up 30 minutes because of the threat of inclement weather. Friday’s second round will now begin at 7:30 a.m.

There is a 40% chance of showers Friday morning, with the chance of rain increasing to 70% in the afternoon, including a scattered thunderstorm threat from 2-5 p.m. It will also get breezy after 3 p.m., with wind gusts forecast to reach 25 mph from the northeast as a cold front arrives in central Georgia on Friday afternoon. The front also will bring a drop in the temperature, with the thermometer dropping from the upper 70s at 2 p.m. into the 50s by 5 p.m.

The rain will continue Friday evening and into Saturday morning, when temperatures will drop into the upper 40s. Periods of rain will continue Saturday, with rain heavy at times. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 40s to low 50s through the day with breezy conditions making it feel much colder. Showers are expected to linger into early Sunday morning before drier conditions finally return Sunday afternoon with a few peeks of sunshine.

Below is a look at the forecast for the weekend:

Saturday: Cloudy, colder, and breezy with an 100% chance of rain. Rain could be heavy at times. Rainfall: 1–2 inches; Low: 48 degrees; High: 51 degrees; Winds: NE 12–18, with gusts up to 25 mph

Sunday: Breezy with a 50% chance of early morning showers. Cloudy with lingering morning mist becoming partly sunny by late afternoon. Early morning rainfall: 0.1 – 0.25 inches; Low: 44 degrees; High: 62 degrees; Winds: NE 12–18, with gusts up to 25 mph

Updated Thursday 9 a.m. ET: Mostly cloudy skies can be expected over Augusta National on Thursday with temperatures in the 60s. Potential showers and thunderstorms could develop after 3 p.m. with the chances increasing into the evening hours. Rain is likely to stop overnight before scattered showers and potential thunderstorms throughout Friday. Wind is expected to develop Friday evening and temperatures will drop for the weekend. Upper 40s to low 50s are forecast throughout the day on Saturday, with bouts of heavy rain possible. Showers are likely to stay continue into Sunday morning before clearing up for Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will hopefully reach a high in the low 60s by Sunday afternoon.

Thursday -

7 a.m.: Patchy fog. Cloudy. Temp: 67F RH: 95% Winds: SE 4–8 mph

11 a.m.: Mostly cloudy. Temp: 76F RH: 75% Winds: S 5-10 mph

1 p.m.: Mostly cloudy. Temp: 81F RH: 55% Winds: SSW 5–10 mph

4 p.m.: 30% chance of thunderstorms. Temp: 85F RH: 50% Winds: SSW 5-10 mph

Friday: Cloudy with a 50% chance of morning showers. Rain chances increasing to 70% in the afternoon with a few embedded thunderstorms possible. Breezy after 3 p.m. Falling temperatures in the late afternoon. Rainfall: 0.50” Low: 62F High: 75F Winds: ESE 4–8 shifting NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Saturday: Cloudy, colder, and breezy with an 90% chance of rain. Rain could be heavy at times. Rainfall: 1.00”–1.50” Low: 49F High: 52F Winds: NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Sunday: Breezy with a 50% chance of early morning showers. Cloudy with lingering morning mist becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Early morning rainfall: .20-0.30” Low: 47F High: 62F Winds: NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Updated Wednesday 10 a.m. ET: Augusta National will experience near-record temperatures Wednesday. The high temperatures will continue Thursday before a front arrives Friday. It will deliver some extreme weather. Rain and winds up to 25 mph are in the forecast from Friday afternoon through Sunday, including up to 1.5 inches of precipitation Saturday. A cold northeast wind on Saturday and Sunday also means the weekend lows will be in the 40s and the high temperature won’t get out of the low 60s. Cold, wet and wind will only add to the challenge at Augusta National.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid. 30% chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Rainfall: 0.10”–0.25” Low: 67F High: 85F Winds: S 7–14 mph

Friday: Cloudy with a 50% chance of morning showers. Rain chances increasing to 70% in the afternoon with a few embedded thunderstorms possible. Breezy after 3 p.m. Falling temperatures in the afternoon. Rainfall: 0.50” Low: 62F High: 73F Winds: ESE 4–8 shifting NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Saturday: Cloudy, colder, and breezy with an 90% chance of rain. Rain could be heavy at times. Rainfall: 0.75”–1.50” Low: 49F High: 52F Winds: NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Sunday: Breezy with a 50% chance of morning showers. Cloudy becoming partly sunny. Low: 47F High: 62F Winds: NE 12–18 G 25 mph

Updated Tuesday 10 a.m. ET: Still plenty of rain forecasted for much of the week however, there’s growing optimism for a relatively dry Sunday. Showers are expected to linger into the morning before drier conditions finally return in the afternoon. If the rest of the week’s schedule can stay on track, hope remains for a green jacket ceremony in golden hour Sunday evening.

Thursday: High of 85F, humid. Cloudy in the morning with a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds SSW at 7 to 14mph.

Friday: Cloudy, high of 71F. Rain showers start in the morning and pick up in the afternoon, 70% chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms. Wind direction flips, 10 to 15 mph out of the NE.

Saturday: The temperature drops significantly, high of 52F. The heavy rain does not stop, though, 80% chance during the day with half an inch of rainfall expected. Winds NE at 12 to 17 mph gusting up over 20 mph.

Sunday: High of 64F, 50% of morning rain showers becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Winds NE 10-15 mph.

Augusta National is never short on challenges. To find yourself in Butler Cabin Sunday night wearing a green jacket requires players navigate an anxiety-ridden week filled with side-hill lies and nervy putts. Add one more test this year: weather.

Early forecasts indicate it is going to be a wet week in Augusta. Really wet. Rain is expected every day of competition.

Here is a look at the forecast set for Monday, April 3rd.

Thursday: High of 87F, humid. Cloudy in the morning with a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds SSW at 7 to 14mph.

Friday: Cloudy, high of 70F. Rain showers start in the morning and pick up in the afternoon, 70% chance of rain. Wind direction flips, 10 to 15 mph out of the NE.

Saturday: The temperature drops significantly, high of 55F. The rain does not stop, though, 70% chance during the day with half an inch of rainfall expected. Winds NE at 12 to 17 mph gusting up over 20 mph.

Sunday: Cloudy, high of 64F, 60% of rain showers. Winds NE 10-15 mph.

Severe thunderstorms hit last year’s Masters Tournament on both Tuesday and Wednesday, which caused the Par 3 contest to end early and a 30-minute delay of Thursday’s tee times.

A potential Monday finish due to weather could also be wet with a 50% chance of rain. The Masters has not finished on a Monday since 1983.

Weather also affected the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday. Play was delayed for three hours due to rain. Rose Zhang, the No. 1 women’s amateur, won the event on the second playoff hole over Jenny Bae.