Chiefs vs Dolphins weather update: Authorities raise alarm over “completely inhospitable” conditions for 2024 NFL Playoff at Arrowhead

The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins are set to face off in a dream wild card round game in the 2024 playoffs. Tyreek Hill will return to his old stomping ground, as the Dolphins aim to end the Chiefs' quest for back-to-back Super Bowl wins.

The game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, with the Chiefs holding home advantage for the crunch matchup. This article will examine the weather, injury reports for both franchises and how to watch the game live.

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Chiefs vs Dolphins weather update at Arrowhead on Saturday?

According to Weather.com, a major arctic cold outbreak is plunging through the Plains, setting the stage for one of the coldest NFL Wild Card games on Saturday night in Kansas City. This will be the coldest game the Miami Dolphins have ever played. Interestingly, their previous coldest game was also in Kansas City on December 21, 2008. The temperature at kickoff was 10 degrees, and the Dolphins won, 38-31.

The predicted weather at Arrowhead Stadium around 8 PM ET is -1 degrees, while AccuWeather‘s RealFeel evening temperature is -30 degrees with the wind chill.

Furthermore, there is an 18% chance of snow in the evening, with the projected snow accumulation at 0 inches. The evening wind is predicted at NW 9 mph, with wind gusts of 22 mph.

A wind chill advisory warning is in effect for Jackson County until Tuesday:

“The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Avoid outside activities if possible."

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a message for the Miami Dolphins and their fans headed to the game stating that Saturday night’s weather “may be completely inhospitable for those from warmer climates."

Elsewhere, a potential snowstorm is expected when the Buffalo Bills take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon ET. The NWS issued an ominous report for the weekend in Buffalo. NWS warned of "heavy lake effect snow bands with gusty winds" and said, "travel will be difficult to near impossible within snow bands."

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Chiefs vs Dolphins injury report

Kansas City suffered two significant injuries to offensive linemen in their Week 18 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Kansas City lost left tackles Wanya Morris and Jawaan Taylor in their regular-season finale. They join Donovan Smith on the treatment table for their wild-card round game against Miami.

As for Miami, it lost Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel to injuries in Week 18. Both players have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chiefs. The pair join Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle on the injury report, with the Dolphins essentially limping to the playoffs.

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How to watch Chiefs vs Dolphins: Live stream info

The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins are pitted against each other in the AFC wildcard round. Both teams had stellar seasons and will be looking to make a deep postseason run in 2024.

Kansas City is the favorite heading into the game, with the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Isaiah Pacheco being some of the best players at their positions in the league. Kansas City aims to win back-to-back Super Bowls, but it must scale the Miami hurdle first.

As for Miami, it'll be looking to pull off a shock win against the best team of the past half-decade. Miami is a dangerous team on offense, and it plays a fast style of football with the likes of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Raheem Mostert, and De'Von Achane leading a rapid offense. Mike McDaniel will fancy his chances on Saturday, and it should make for an enthralling occasion.

Here's what you need to know about the game:

• Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
• TV: Peacock
• Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• When: Saturday, January 13, 2023

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