Syncing the cold line...
The Cold Line
Syncing the cold line...
The Cold Line
Public game-day weather notes for Houston Astros: wind direction, roof context, temperature, humidity, and park carry at Minute Maid Park. Use this as the search landing page, then open the live Weather Command Center for current slate readings.
Houston, TX
Retractable roof; confirm open or closed status before weighting wind.
Used to translate wind into in/out/cross-field direction.
Air density context for carry.
Public park environment summary, not model internals.
Crawford Boxes in LF (315ft, 19ft wall)
Whether the wind is blowing out, in, or across the field after accounting for the park orientation.
Retractable and indoor parks need separate treatment from open-air parks.
Air density changes how the ball carries, especially at high-altitude parks.
Rain, delay risk, and wet-field context can matter more than a headline forecast.