The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills will face each other in a wild-card round this Sunday in Orchard Park, New York, at 1 p.m. E.T. But with the danger of snow looming over Highmark Stadium, there might be a high chance of an emergency in the area. Furthermore, the storm is expected to dump up to 18 inches of snow by Monday. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s alert has escalated the tension and further complicated the situation.
Governor Hochul seemed to be concerned about the fans! The weather report hints at the potential threat in the wild-card clash between the Steelers and Bills. Therefore, Governor Hochul is leaving no stone unturned to alert the Steelers fans about the circumstances in her recent update. But what did she say?
The Governor warns Steelers fans!
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In a recent Active Network post on X, Governor Kathy Hochul warned Steelers fans who plan to travel to watch the wild-card game. She believes this will be a challenging game for them. The post reads, “‘We think it’s just better if you stay home and tune in on television. It’ll be safer for all of us. It’s going to be a rough game for you,’ New York Governor Kathy Hochul to Steelers fans.”
“We think it’s just better if you stay home and tune in on television. It’ll be safer for all of us. It’s gonna be a rough game for you. – New York Governor Kathy Hochul to Steelers fanspic.twitter.com/89ptXWH3wn
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) January 12, 2024
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The weather is a significant concern for the upcoming game. The current weather forecast shows that the temperature will be 26 degrees with possible snow showers. Additionally, there is a possibility of 25mph winds with gusts that could increase up to 50mph. A similar situation occurred during the Steelers’ face-off against the Raiders on December 23, when the temperature was 9 degrees with 21-mph winds, making it difficult for the team. That situation even concerned offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr.
Dan Moore Jr. felt terrible because of the weather!
The conditions were harsh for the Steelers during their game against the Raiders. Even offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. felt the impact. He mentioned that the day was frigid, affecting the team’s performance. “With the wind chill, I think it was negative single digits. You have to adjust your mindset and try to ignore the cold as much as possible,” he said.
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With such horrendous conditions, it will be difficult for the team. Moreover, injured players, including T.J. Watt and Kwan Alexander, have also concerned the team. So, with so many uncertainties around the corner, will the Steelers be able to cope with the situation?
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