The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Buffalo Bills for this week’s highly anticipated AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
With the Midwest having recently experienced an extreme cold front, what is the forecast for game day?
Chiefs vs. Bills weather forecast
The NFL playoffs conference championship round will be held on Sunday, January 26. The matchup between the Chiefs and Bills is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. CT. Per AccuWeather, the forecast for the game is 34° at kickoff, and the skies are predicted to be clear.
There are no concerns about snowfall, which affected the outdoor divisional matchups last Sunday. However, temperatures will quickly drop below freezing because the sun will set right after the game begins. This means players on both sides will still have to contend with the cold this week.
Freezing weather can affect muscles, mental acuity, and an athlete’s ability to grip the ball.
