The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs will face off tonight in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Bills quarterback Josh Allen was never able to beat Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, going 0-2 against the two-time MVP. But this time, the Bills will be playing at home. Maybe that's the change they need to finally get rid of the metaphorical KC monkey.
Just last week, the Bills' wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers had to be postponed due to a snowstorm that hit Western New York. Stadium employees and volunteers had to shovel through several feet of snow to prepare Highmark Stadium for the game, and they had to do the same again this week. This weekend's conditions were not as severe and no schedule changes were necessary, but the snow and frigid temperatures will definitely have an impact on the games.
Weather forecast for tonight's game.
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Chiefs vs. Bills weather forecast:
More than 2 feet of snow has fallen in some suburbs near Buffalo in the past 48 hours, but temperatures relented Sunday to 24 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the highest temperature of 21.9 degrees since Friday, Jan. 19. The pace has changed.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) expects scattered storms to continue in Buffalo until midnight local time. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET, and there is a chance of snow falling during the game. Thankfully, the snow should be light and unstable. Meanwhile, winds will blow westward at 9 to 13 mph. This is a significant gust of wind, and while it may affect field goal attempts, it is unlikely to seriously impact the game.
What is the temperature around Buffalo?
According to the NWS, the lowest temperature during the game will be around 16 degrees, with temperatures not expected to exceed 24 degrees.
That could be bad news for the Buffalo Bills. Patrick Mahomes is 5-0 overall when game temperatures are below 18 degrees, including last weekend's wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins.
How to watch the Chiefs vs. Bills divisional round playoffs:
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024 Time: 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NYTV: CBS Stream: Paramount+, Fubo TV
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