Will There Be Snow for Bills vs. 49ers?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Colin Miller | Last updated Nov 27, 2024 6:50 PM ET

The Buffalo Bills will look to build on their six-game win streak when they host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium for "Sunday Night Football."

With the season getting deeper into the winter months, temperatures are beginning to drop, especially in Buffalo. Now, it seems that Sunday night is set to be a classic snow game in New York.

According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, temperatures are expected to reach below freezing with winds that exceed 20 mph. They're also projecting a high chance of lake-effect snow, and with the matchup happening at night, the temperature will likely reach its lowest point during the game.

Bills players are used to playing in snow and below-freezing temperatures at this point, but San Francisco players aren't. If the weather forecasts hold up, it could give Buffalo an even bigger home-field advantage than they already had going into the game.

Although the 49ers are coming off a Super Bowl appearance last season, they have failed to live up to expectations so far. At 5-6, Sunday night could be a must-win scenario for San Francisco.

Meanwhile, if the Miami Dolphins lose their game on Thanksgiving, the Bills will have the opportunity to clinch the AFC East on Sunday, making the game just as important for them. Buffalo is also just one game behind the Kansas City Chiefs for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so getting a win in the snow would ensure that they're still in contention for a first-round bye.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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