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    2026 Cook Out Clash weather forecast: Will the winter storm affect the NASCAR race at Bowman Gray stadium?

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    The NASCAR season is back, with the 2026 Cook Out Clash, and fans are in for a high-octane preseason weekend at the Bowman Gray Stadium on Sunday (February 1), but a growing storm could affect weekend racing.

    Local forecasts are pointing to a winter storm or significant cold front impacting the area late this week into the weekend, with snow, sleet, and ice possible especially Saturday when 2026 Cook Out Clash’s practice, qualifying and heat races is scheduled.

    There’s a notable chance of 30% of snow or a wintry mix around Saturday, with some forecasts suggesting 2–3 cm (around 1 inch) of snow/ice accumulation before crews can clear the racing surface. The harsh cold is very likely and a winter storm could bring snow and force a change in plans.

    A total of 38 Cup Series cars will be seen in action for the practice, qualifying, and four heat races before the 200-lap 2026 Cook Out Clash on Sunday night.

    Weather forecast for the 2026 NASCAR Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

    Here’s the weather forecast for NASCAR’s preseason weekend at the Bowman Gray Stadium:

    Saturday, January 31, 2026

    Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium practice/qualifying: High -6°C, Low -12°, a chance of snow or flurries possible and a 30% chance of rain.

    Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium heat races: High -6°C, Low -12°, a chance of snow or flurries possible, and a 30% chance of rain.

    Sunday, February 1, 2026

    Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium main race: High -3°C, Low -10°, very cold, breezy in the morning, and a 21% chance of rain.

    Full entry list for NASCAR 2026 Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium

    The 2026 iteration of Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium is set to see a total of 38 Cup cars lined up on the grid, which are as follows:

    1. #1 – Ross Chastain
    2. #2 – Austin Cindric
    3. #3 – Austin Dillon
    4. #4 – Noah Gragson
    5. #5 – Kyle Larson
    6. #6 – Corey LaJoie[6]
    7. #7 – Daniel Suárez
    8. #8 – Kyle Busch
    9. #9 – Chase Elliott
    10. #10 – Ty Dillon
    11. #11 – Denny Hamlin
    12. #12 – Ryan Blaney
    13. #16 – A. J. Allmendinger
    14. #17 – Chris Buescher
    15. #19 – Chase Briscoe
    16. #20 – Christopher Bell
    17. #21 – Josh Berry
    18. #22 – Joey Logano
    19. #23 – Bubba Wallace
    20. #24 – William Byron
    21. #34 – Todd Gilliland
    22. #35 – Riley Herbst
    23. #38 – Zane Smith
    24. #41 – Cole Custer
    25. #42 – John Hunter Nemechek
    26. #43 – Erik Jones
    27. #45 – Tyler Reddick
    28. #47 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
    29. #48 – Alex Bowman
    30. #50 – Burt Myers
    31. #51 – Cody Ware
    32. #54 – Ty Gibbs
    33. #60 – Ryan Preece
    34. #66 – Chad Finchum
    35. #71 – Michael McDowell
    36. #77 – Carson Hocevar
    37. #88 – Connor Zilisch (R)
    38. #97 – Shane van Gisbergen

    Catch the action-packed NASCAR weekend live at 2026 Cook Out Clash on Sunday, February 2, 2026, at 8 pm ET on FOX and MRN.