Keep an eye on this weather system in New England

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Holiday weekend snow could impact several major cities along I-95 corridor in the Northeast

I woke up to 16 degrees, -8 degrees when you factor in the wind chill. But it's going to be an icy weekend.

Foxborough, MA Weather Forecast | MSN Weather

[Headsterx]

YES! Please, please let’s have some wonderful “bad” weather for the game.

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YES! Please, please let’s have some wonderful “bad” weather for the game.

I have no problem with a 9-7 smash mouth football game played on ice.
Come on, Houston, bring it.

If Captain Bill were still around, he would make sure those portable heaters behind the Texans' bench weren't working.

[Madison]

If Captain Bill were still around, he would make sure those portable heaters behind the Texans' bench weren't working.

Auerbach copycat!!!

Houston @ NE and LA @ CHI weather games have forever intrigued me. One of the first things I note on my survivor checklist.

Weather exponentially effects Offense. Defense carries.

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Here's your update.
I've been living in this region all my life, and this particular system is only going to produce 2-4" of snow (which is virtually nothing), but it's going to be nut-cracking cold, which makes for really slippery, icy conditions. Personally, I'd rather have 12" of powder than 2" of ice

Update
Snow to blast New Jersey this weekend with two separate storms en route

[Snowball]

Dane Wigington

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Dane Wigington

Dane the climate expert, or some other Dane?

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Good info. Not sure how this plays out. My instinct is that HOU will handle the weather.

[TexansFan]

Holiday weekend snow could impact several major cities along I-95 corridor in the Northeast

I woke up to 16 degrees, -8 degrees when you factor in the wind chill. But it's going to be an icy weekend.

Foxborough, MA Weather Forecast | MSN Weather

It's supposed to be around 32% when Houston wins.

[Headsterx]

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

[Ian]

As of now it looks like a dusting Saturday and Sunday. Temp in the 20s with no wind. If this prediction hold I don't think it will have too much impact on the game.

[stevenash]

As of now it looks like a dusting Saturday and Sunday. Temp in the 20s with no wind. If this prediction hold I don't think it will have too much impact on the game.

Yeah, the latest is light snow at kickoff (3:00)

I woke up to a coating, a little more later, but not much.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Looks as if Nico Collins has been ruled out with a concussion which is a huge blow to Houston. It looks like Schultz and the 2 young WRs need to step up.

[pavyracer]

Cold is not a big deal when both teams run the ball on most plays. I think it favors the defense as they stack the front to stop the run.

[Madison]

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Here's your update.
I've been living in this region all my life, and this particular system is only going to produce 2-4" of snow (which is virtually nothing), but it's going to be nut-cracking cold, which makes for really slippery, icy conditions. Personally, I'd rather have 12" of powder than 2" of ice

Update
Snow to blast New Jersey this weekend with two separate storms en route

Let's see NJ or coastal ma? I think the answer is easy. You add some humidity to the cold and there's not much outerwear that can help. The dampness eats into your bones. I'll take the dry cold any day!!

[Madison]

Good info. Not sure how this plays out. My instinct is that HOU will handle the weather.

I expect the HOU off to struggle. Defense and to's will tell the tale. field position game.

[stevenash]

Let's see NJ or coastal ma? I think the answer is easy. You add some humidity to the cold and there's not much outerwear that can help. The dampness eats into your bones. I'll take the dry cold any day!!

The dampness will turn to ice overnight, but by kickoff time, I think the field will be in decent shape.

Damn, this weather system had the potential to drop 4-6" of snow, but we'll get barely 2."
Bummer, the weather gurus usually get it right. I live off the Long Island Sound, and we're two degrees or so warmer than inland.

[stevenash]

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 12:32PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Snow will continue to develop early this afternoon, falling light to moderate into late afternoon.

Visibility may be reduced to a half mile at times. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

I expect the HOU off to struggle. Defense and to's will tell the tale. field position game.

Salud, MAD. I'm torn on this game. Probably no bet for me:
*Full disclosure: I was on PITT last week and got destroyed.

[Headsterx]

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 12:32PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Snow will continue to develop early this afternoon, falling light to moderate into late afternoon.

Visibility may be reduced to a half mile at times. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Snow! Snow! Snow!

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Snow! Snow! Snow!

The weather dudes threw us a curveball.
Southern New England was only supposed to receive two inches of snow.
Funny thing, nobody told Mother Nature.

Here's the 9 am update, the weather alert is in effect until midnight.



What
Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches.

Where
Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.

When
Until midnight EST tonight.

Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions.
Additional Details
There may be a lull snowfall activity during the afternoon today.

Summary
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Issued By
NWS Upton NY

[Headsterx]

Great news! This is only be a great game.

[Swany]

I always felt the offence has the advantage in bad weather, the receivers know where they're going regarding their route. Defence has to react with bad footing.

[Headsterx]

I always felt the offence has the advantage in bad weather, the receivers know where they're going regarding their route. Defence has to react with bad footing.

I’m bias as I love defense but I think bad weather helps the defense.

[Headsterx]

Texans knows and opts to kickoff.

[Headsterx]

3 and out!

[Headsterx]

Texans say here’s our 3 and out.

[Headsterx]

Can’t stop MVP though. 7-0 Pats

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Under looking shakey already

[ByeShea]

Under not helped by some interesting decision making by the Patriots … wtf - all they need to do is play the field position game and this game is theirs.

Throwing against this Defense on their own 20 in this weather?

[MalikHusam]

Under looking shakey already

Could be a 7-3 second half

[MalikHusam]

Could be a 7-3 second half

Never mind! Under's cooked

[stevenash]

Under looking shakey already

Doesn't it always seem that whenever two stellar team defenses face off, the posted total goes over more often than not?

Games played in inclement weather conditions, the same thing, the posted total goes *seems* to go over more often than not.

When it does go over, it is usually due to a fumble or a pick-six because of slippery conditions.


*not for nothing*
It stopped snowing here about two hours ago, a dusting to 2", my ass.

I just swept off half a foot off my truck.

[sunshine11]

FH over 20. Vegas cleaned up. Didn’t bet would’ve lost. Snow ohh pretty.

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CJ Stroud can't suck enough.