New US Open Weather Forecast After Play Was Suspended amid Viral Photos, Videos of Fog at Shinnecock

Less than one hour after the first players teed off at the 2026 U.S. Open on Thursday, weather conditions forced play to be suspended.

The U.S. Open suspended play at 7:05 a.m. ET due to fog, and the delay lasted two hours before it resumed.

The conditions at Shinnecock Hills were not unexpected, as Eddie Pells of the Associated Press noting fog and sustained winds up were going to be in the area on Thursday.

Doug Ferguson of the AP added wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph.

Photos and videos of the weather conditions players were fighting through before play was suspended were posted online.

James Nicholas, who was the first player to tee off, told reporters he wasn't even sure if he should start because the visibility concerns.

"I just wanted to make sure," Nicholas said. "I can't see the fairway."

The Weather Channel forecast had the fog dissipating by 9 a.m., but the downside is there's a 36 percent chance of rain around 10 a.m. local time.

There is no precipitation expected after that, but it will remain cloudy throughout the day. Wind will remain a factor with sustained gusts up to 30 mph in the day before dropping down to between 10-20 mph in the evening.

Only 14 players had finished at least one hole when play was suspended. The final tee times were scheduled for 2:42 p.m. ET when it was initially released. It's unclear if the schedule will be adjusted as a result of the weather delay.

This is the only day expected to be impacted by any weather issues during the tournament. Friday is expected to be cloudy in the morning before turning sunny in the afternoon.

Saturday and Sunday are both expected to be mostly sunny. The winds on Saturday are expected to be between 10-20 mph.

This year marks the sixth time Shinnecock Hills has hosted the U.S. Open. It's the first time since 2018 when Brooks Koepka beat Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke.

Famously one of the most difficult courses in the country, the lowest winning score in the previous five U.S. Open tournaments held at Shinnecock Hills four-under par by Retief Goosen in 2004.