Mother Nature might’ve just outed herself as an Eagles fan.
The weather looks like it’ll have an impact on Sunday’s divisional round clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. With a trip to the NFC championship game on the line, both sides will be watching the forecast closely as they prepare for the elements.
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The Rams are making the trip from the warmer weather on the west coast to deal with the northeast’s cold reality. The Eagles will hope that is another advantage that their home field can provide them, especially for their run-heavy attack.
Snow is expected to play a role before, during and after the game. While the accumulation doesn’t seem to be a major concern, that could evolve depending on how the radar breaks.
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Forecasts will be a theme on Sunday thanks to a couple of outdoor matchups on Sunday. The Bills and Ravens are also prepared to deal with, at the very least, some cold weather in western New York. Here’s what to know about the weather for Sunday’s Eagles vs. Rams NFL playoff game.
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Eagles vs. Rams weather updates
Inclement weather will impact the game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures during Sunday’s game – which will begin at 3 p.m. ET – will hover around freezing. Coupled with the snow projected to fall, it looks like Mother Nature will have plenty to say.
While the temperatures and snow promise to be an issue, the same can’t be said for the wind. At around 10 mph, both teams shouldn’t have to worry too much about the breeze during their playoff matchup.
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Philadelphia weather forecast for Eagles vs. Rams playoff game
Philadelphia is projected to see some snowfall ahead of, and during, Sunday’s game between the Eagles and Rams. The current forecast is calling for one-to-three inches of snow, with poor visibility and slippery spots that can make travel difficult.
Here’s a look at the full day outlook for Sunday in the City of Brotherly Love, according to Accuweather.
- High temperature: 34 degrees
- Low temperature: 14 degrees
- Chance of precipitation: 96%
- Wind: 10 mph
While the totals don’t jump off the page, Philadelphia will start seeing snow falling at around 10 a.m. ET, with a break coming an hour before kickoff. Snow will return when the game begins at 3 p.m. ET and will last throughout the game.
Below is a look at the hourly Philadelphia forecast for the contest, per Accuweather:
- 10 a.m. ET: 35 degrees, snow (72%), 8 mph
- 11 a.m. ET: 36 degrees, rain and snow (80%), 8 mph
- Noon ET: 35 degrees, rain and snow (79%), 8 mph
- 1 p.m. ET: 34 degrees, snow (75%), 8 mph
- 2 p.m. ET: 34 degrees, snow (74%), 9 mph
- 3 p.m. ET: 34 degrees, snow (75%), 11 mph
- 4 p.m. ET: 33 degrees, snow (77%), 12 mph
- 5 p.m. ET: 32 degrees, snow (76%), 12 mph
- 6 p.m. ET: 30 degrees, snow (75%), 12 mph
- 7 p.m. ET: 29 degrees, snow (49%), 14 mph
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Will it snow in Philadelphia on Sunday?
While Philadelphia won’t resemble a snow globe or a winter wonderland on Sunday, there will be enough to make an impact. There is a 96% chance of precipitation, with at least an inch of snow projected to fall.
The snow will continue throughout the Eagles vs. Rams game, which could have an impact on the field. Equipment managers will have their work cut out for them, with footing being an obvious concern if the field becomes slippery.
