NFL Week 16 weather reports: Rain, wind could affect Cowboys at Dolphins, Cardinals at Bears, other games

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The later we get in the NFL season, the more likely we are to see the weather impact that week’s slate of games. Taking a look at the daily and hourly forecast for this holiday weekend, that certainly appears to be the case for Week 16. 

Here’s a quick rundown of the (outdoor) games that could potentially be affected by weather in the area, according to the latest projections. (As of Saturday morning).

Sunday, Dec. 24

Seahawks at Titans

Location: Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tennessee)Time: 1 p.m. ETTemperature at kickoff: 69 degreesChance of precipitation: 7 percent chance of rain

There is a slight chance of rain during the day, with increasing chances at night, going up to 98 percent. Wind could be a factor, as it expected to be 12 mph at the time of the game, per weather.com. 

Jaguars at Buccaneers

Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)Time: 4:05 p.m. ETTemperature at kickoff: 77 degreesChance of precipitation: 7 percent chance of rain

There is a chance of rain during the day, up to a 19 percent chance of rain at night. Winds at 11 mph are expected during the day, dying down to 8 mph at night, per weather.com.

Cardinals at Bears

Location: Soldier Field (Chicago, Illinois)Time: 4:05 p.m. ETTemperature at kickoff: 56 degreesChance of precipitation: 16 percent

This actually looks like it could be the most weather-affected game of the weekend. It should come as no surprise that in a late-December, late-afternoon game in the Windy City, weather.com has projected rain at 16 percent with winds up to 15 mph.

Cowboys at Dolphins

Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)Time: 4:25 p.m. ETTemperature at kickoff: 77 degreesChance of precipitation: 15 percent chance of rain

Here we have another game that could…

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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2023-12-23 23:01:26

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