Weather Concerns Threaten Chiefs vs. Bills Game

The Buffalo Bills‘ postseason still relies heavily on Mother Nature. Heavy snowstorms caused the Super Wild Card Weekend victory against the Steelers to be postponed, and now another weather-related issue could jeopardize Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Orchard Park, specifically Highmark Stadium, is getting pummeled with snow again tonight. This band spans no more than 5 miles north to south, true all-or-nothing hyper-local weather. Right now, it’s all. Hopefully by Sunday, it’s nothing. #Bills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/XZCEejCRLs
— Eric Snitil (@EricSnitilWx) January 17, 2024

Before Buffalo Bills’ Chiefs game, there will be more snow

Up to Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, Buffalo—which is renowned for its severe winter weather—is under a lake-effect snow warning. The team’s ability to get to the facility for practices and meetings during the week has been questioned in light of the weather prediction.

With predictions indicating the possibility of one to three feet of snow, the alert also includes Orchard Park, the location of the Bills’ Highmark Stadium.

The Bills’ players and coaches will have a difficult week ahead of them if there is more storming, which could raise the total to above four feet. Coming into his first real road playoff game in Buffalo, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is used to playing in the cozy confines of Arrowhead Stadium or neutral venues for the Super Bowl.

After overcoming the Miami Dolphins at home in subfreezing temperatures, the reigning Super Bowl winners are getting ready to face the Bills in the bitter cold once more.

The Bills host the Chiefs this Sunday, and Buffalo was already set to play on two fewer days’ rest than their opponents after their first-round matchup was delayed.

Now, the teams could be facing more logistical issues as more heavy snow hits Western New York.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 17, 2024

Plans exist for bills to deal with weather-related issues

Sean McDermott, the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, is confident in the team’s ability to overcome the weather obstacles and is still upbeat.

“We’re trying to keep on top of things from a scheduling perspective and have a strategy in place to ensure that we’re getting the personnel and players in at the appropriate times.”
Sean McDermott

The team agreed that, despite the uncertain weather, good communication was essential to ensuring preparedness. The Bills are dealing with serious injuries in addition to enduring the cold outside.

Key players missed the wild-card round; the team is currently assessing the severity of their injuries. McDermott highlighted the club’s resiliency, saying,