Minnesota expected to host one of the coldest games in NFL history

Saturday, 9 January 2016 11:40

Cordarrelle Patterson #84 of the Minnesota Vikings greets a fan on the sidelines against the New York Giants before the game on December 27, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The stadium is set to host one of the 'coldest' games in NFL h

The NFL is expected to host one of the coldest games in its history on Sunday. Minnesota Vikings will host the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC Wild Card game with daytime temperatures expected to be as low as -15 degrees celcius. Forecasters say with wind chill it could feel like -29C. Fans attending the game in Minneapolis are encouraged to bring blankets and "styrofoam, cardboard or newspapers to place under their feet" to prevent prolonged contact with the concrete.

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