After a “beautiful day in the sky” on Saturday, changing wind conditions forced organizers of The Great Reno Balloon Race to halt balloon launches and landings this morning, citing safety concerns for pilots.
“The wind forecast changed, and while we were hopeful conditions would shift in our favor as it did yesterday, it is not safe for our pilots to launch or land,” organizers said in a statement.
Organizers said their team and pilots “carefully evaluate all weather conditions when making flying decisions, with the safety of our pilots, crews and guests always coming first.”…