Alabama vs. Indiana weather updates: Latest news on rare rainy forecast for 2026 Rose Bowl

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• In 2026, however, the Crimson Tide and Hoosiers will be battling not only each other but also the elements. While the Rose Bowl is known for great weather, forecasts call for heavy rain on Thursday, both before and during the quarterfinal game. Here are the latest weather updates for the CFP quarterfinal between Alabama and Indiana at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. LIVE: Follow Alabama vs.
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• Indiana weather updatesAll times Eastern (ET)3:40 p. m.: With kickoff approaching, the rain appears to have stopped in Pasadena.2:45 p. m.: The rain has started to calm down in Pasadena.
• Per Kirk Herbstreit, the forecast looks as though it'll be cleared by the time the Rose Bowl kicks off at 4 p. m.
• ET.1:30 p. m.: All pregame festivities at the Rose Bowl have been cancelled due to the weather.