Packers vs. Bears Weather Report Tonight: Frosty Conditions and Strong Winds for NFC North Battle
A monumental tilt that will go a long way toward deciding what team wins the NFC North takes place tonight at Soldier Field in Chicago at 8:20 p.m. ET (FOX), and we're looking at the difficult conditions in our Packers vs. Bears weather report.
It's all part of our NFL Week 16 predictions as we tee up the second Saturday night showcase game.
❄️ Packers vs. Bears weather forecast: NFL Week 16
Latest weather forecast via NFL Weather for Week 16.
| Category | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temp. | 29 degrees at kickoff and rising slightly to 30 by the fourth quarter; feels like 18-19 degrees with the wind chill |
| 💨 Wind | NW winds around 16 mph with gusts up to 30 mph |
| 🌧️ Prec. | Clear, with only a 10% chance of precipitation |
| ☀️ Humidity | 65% humidity at kickoff, and dropping a little to 64% late in the game |
A frigid and blustery day that only the abominable snowman could love is standard stuff as the wind whips off Lake Michigan in Chicago during December. But it's still difficult to navigate, even for two teams with plenty of experience playing in winter's icy grip.
The Packers and Bears will be faced with that challenge tonight after the sun drops and temperatures plunge, with the wind picking up enough to make passing uncomfortable at the very best. The probability of precipitation is low, but the chilly air and gusts are enough.
🌤️ NFL Week 16 weather report
Our NFL expert Liam Fox breaks down the NFL weather report for every Week 16 game with the expected betting and fantasy football impact.
💰 Packers vs. Bears betting impact
There will be an extra foe to battle as the fight for the NFC North hits its peak tonight, one that will likely change the shape of the game and make getting chunk gains through the air a daunting task.
That likely lack of passing, or at least success throwing in the intermediate-to-deep ranges, is critical to keep in mind while plugging in your Packers vs. Bears player props bets. Here are the key areas where the weather will make its mark.
- A focus on the ground game. It's hard to pass against the Packers' seventh-ranked secondary even during a blissfully sunny day. That becomes increasingly more challenging now, forcing both teams to focus on running the ball and short passing. The Bears and their second-ranked rushing offense won't mind that, but their defense that gets gashed on the ground sure will.
- A constantly churning clock. The total for this game opened at 45.5 and is now down to 44 at some of the best sports betting sites. Both teams will likely need to methodically work their way downfield amid the tough winds. However, Josh Jacobs possibly sitting out complicates matters further for Green Bay.
- Tough kicking. The domino effect of the elements on player props is clear, with the game environment ideal for rushing and much less so for passing. But longer field goals will be far harder, which could either keep scoring low, or have the opposite effect as teams go for it on fourth down even more.
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📺 How to watch Packers vs. Bears
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
- TV: FOX
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