With three out of four of this weekend's NFL Divisional Round games to be heldin domed stadiums, the potential for a poor-weather game exists only in SanDiego. However, even for those games played in domes, pre-game activitiesoutside the stadiums won't be as pristine for some.Saturday's activities kick off at 4:30 p.m., EST, when the Arizona Cardinalshead to New Orleans to play the Saints. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s,but rain and winds in the neighborhood of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts topping 40mph at times, could make for conditions that only the most dedicated tailgaterswould enjoy.
Later that night, the Baltimore Ravens will storm into Indianapolis, Ind., toface the Colts. Partly cloudy skies will be joined by a light breeze. Pre-gametemperatures will range in the 30s, but RealFeel temperatures will steadilydrop into the low 20s and upper teens as the 8:15 p.m., EST, kickoffapproaches.
The first game Sunday will be between the Dallas Cowboys and the MinnesotaVikings in Minneapolis, Minn. Temperatures will rise into the low 30s beforethe 1:00 p.m., EST, gametime, but RealFeel temperatures will be in the singledigits for early tailgaters. Skies will be partly sunny with winds around 10 to15 mph.
The New York Jets will travel across the country to meet the San Diego Chargersin the final game of this weekend's round. At 4:40 p.m., EST, on Sunday,temperatures will be in the low 60s with south winds around 10 mph and a fewclouds in the sky. Despite a storm system moving onshore along the West Coastlater in the weekend, conditions should remain dry for the game.
Story by AccuWeather.com's Jon Auciello and Meteorologist Katie Storbeck.
