The weather has been a factor in NASCAR for weeks on end. It seems like the sport cannot escape its kryptonite. Last week at Michigan, rain was a threat, but luckily it held off. The same issue occurred in Nashville. At the Coca-Cola 600, the race was cut short, and Daniel Suarez was crowned the winner after 373 laps.
NASCAR is now in the Appalachian mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, specifically the Pocono mountains. The host? The Tricky Triangle at Pocono Raceway. Here is what fans can expect from the skies over the course of the race weekend.
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NASCAR at Pocono Weather ReportSaturday, June 12
Event
Time (ET)
Rain Probability
O’Reilly Practice
10:30 a.m.
0%
O’Reilly Qualifying
11:35 a.m.
0%
Cup Practice
1:00 p.m.
0%
Cup Qualifying
2:10 p.m.
0%
O’Reilly Race
4:00 p.m.
0%
Saturday is clear for racing with no delays anticipated. The rain is 0% all day long, per the National Weather Service. Wind will also be moderate, blowing around 8 miles per hour with no elevated gusts.
The temperature will also be quite pleasant, ranging from 70 degrees to a high of 81 around all racing hours, give or take a few degrees.
Sunday, June 13
NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway, led by Chase Briscoe. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)(Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Event
Time (ET)
Rain Probability
Cup Race
3:00 p.m.
67%
Sunday will be a day of wishful thinking for NASCAR drivers and fans alike. The current probability of rain around green flag time is 67%. The National Weather Service labels Sunday as “Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m.” Thunderstorms can bring gusts of wind up to 30 miles per hour.
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The probability of rain will increase to about 80% at 8:00 p.m. Pocono Raceway does not have lights, so that can put a race finish in doubt. Many details are to be sorted out once Sunday comes around.
The temperature will be pleasant, when not raining, in the mid-to-high 70 degrees all afternoon long.
Pocono Raceway is a 2.5-mile triangle, among the longest tracks in all of NASCAR. To dry the track can take up to 2 hours, depending on the severity of the rain.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Racing section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.