Brutal Weather Conditions Reportedly Expected For One Key NFL Wild Card Game
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Bears and Green Bay Packers will add another chapter in their storied rivalry. Chicago’s storybook season will continue into the playoffs when they face Green Bay at Soldier Field next weekend.
Despite falling to the Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field Sunday, Chicago locked in the second seed in the playoff bracket. It will earn them their third matchup with Green Bay. The matchup won’t come easy for either team.
Bears vs. Packers Might Produce Snow At Soldier Field
Cold-weather teams often experience harsh January weather. Chicago is no exception. 670 The Score’s Chris Emma reported on what AccuWeather forecasts are calling for in that Wild Card game. He says there is a chance of accumulating snow.
AccuWeather forecasts call for a chance of accumulating snow in Chicago for Saturday’s playoff game between the Bears and the Packers. It’s too early to get a true read on the forecast, but we’re potentially looking at a snow game ― as it should be. pic.twitter.com/uS8GQMtiXv
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) January 7, 2026
According to NFLWeather, temperatures could drop as low as 32 degrees during the game between the Bears and Packers. It will feel like 21 degrees. The cold is one thing, but the 31 mph wind gust could be a serious issue. That changes the air attack of both teams.
Both squads play in cold-weather cities, so the conditions are normal for them. It’s a matter of who can deal with it better and avoid mistakes.
One year ago, around this time, a Packers fan showed a bottle of water freezing soon after opening it. Green Bay is not new to this; they are true to it. Chicago is the same way.
The first two games came down to the wire. Green Bay took the first matchup 28-21. Chicago won game two after the Bears were down 16-6 late in the fourth quarter.
This third game will settle things once and for all.
