Packers vs. Bears Weather Report for Wild Card Weekend: Latest Forecast & Betting Impact
The 2026 NFL playoffs have finally arrived. The Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) are visiting their rival Chicago Bears (11-6). Our Packers vs. Bears weather report is here to help with all your picks for Saturday night's prime time Wild Card game. We're breaking down the latest forecast at Soldier Field (Chicago) - including the expected temperature, wind, and precipitation - and how it affects the rest of our NFL playoff predictions.
🥶 Packers vs. Bears weather forecast: NFL Wild Card Round
Latest weather forecast via NFL Weather for the NFL Wild Card Round.
| Category | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temp. | 32 degrees at kickoff with a low of 26 degrees by 4Q; feels like 19-15 degrees |
| 💨 Wind | 16-23 mph with gusts up to 25 mph |
| 🌧️ Prec. | Snow, 41% chance of precipitation |
| ☀️ Humidity | 78% humidity at kickoff, 76% in 4Q |
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💰 Packers vs. Bears weather: Betting impact for NFL Wild Card Round
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The weather will play a major factor in this game, as the cold and snow should make it difficult for players on both sides at Soldier Field in Chicago tonight. The Packers and Bears will kick off at 8 p.m. ET with temperatures at 32 degrees, dropping to 26 degrees by the fourth quarter.
The real feel temperatures tonight reflect the real story, as the feels like temperatures are between 15-19 degrees tonight. The on-and-off snow fall will also be a major factor.
The wind will also factor heavily in the play calling for both teams tonight, as the wind will be gusting upwards of 25 mph.
Packers vs. Bears weather impact
- Special Teams struggles: The weather and specifically the wind and snow will make special teams on both sides struggle here. It will be hard to kick field goals and execute punts in this type of weather, which may lead to this game going Under the full game total.
- Running game critical: The weather will make it difficult for either starting quarterback to throw tonight. This will benefit which ever team can establish the run, and that should help the Bears as they are the better rushing team here.
- Turnover margin: The weather will make it likely for fumbles, and interceptions with both offenses needing to deal with mother nature. Whichever team can protect the football better, will win this game.
📺 How to watch Rams vs. Panthers:
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 10
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field (Chicago)
- TV: Prime Video
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