A snowstorm in Buffalo continues to wreak havoc on Highmark Stadium less than 24 hours before the Bills’ scheduled game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Buffalo’s home game against San Francisco was placed under a winter storm watch earlier this week after heavy snow and high winds were forecast in Western New York.
The weather turned brutally cold as expected on Friday, with severe conditions painting Buffalo and other Western New York cities white.
Temperatures had already dropped below freezing by Saturday afternoon and up to four feet of snow is expected before Sunday’s NFL clash, which is set to kick off at 8:20 PM ET.
After calling for volunteers to help clear the field in time for the game, the Bills have shown off the amazing effect the snowstorm has had on their stadium.
The crazy clip captures the heavy snow that continues to fall late Sunday night at Highmark Stadium, which has been left completely white amid the snowstorm.
Heavy snow is still falling at Highmark Stadium 24 hours before the Bills vs 49ers game
It remains to be seen if Bills Mafia will be able to clear the field in time for their highly anticipated showdown with the Niners.
The Bills’ Stadium Ops team was at work Sunday night after driving tractors around the field in an attempt to move the snow.
This weekend isn’t the first time snow has threatened to disrupt a 2024 NFL game; the Browns’ recent win over the Steelers took place on a grim Monday night in Cleveland.
Nevertheless, the current snowstorm has led to parts of New York declaring a state of emergency.
A “major disaster” has been declared in Pennsylvania, with officials warning Thanksgiving travelers of dangerous conditions as they head home.
“Travel will be extremely difficult and dangerous this weekend, especially in areas where several feet of snow could accumulate very quickly,” the National Weather Service said.
Nearly two feet of snow has already fallen in parts of New York, Ohio and Michigan by Saturday afternoon.
Come Sunday until kick-off, forecasters expect temperatures below freezing point around 30 degrees.
The home of the Buffalo Bills is covered in snow ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Niners
Buffalo could be left with up to eight inches of snow ahead of Sunday’s game at Orchard Park
“Forecasts indicate a steady increase in total snowfall expectations for areas near Buffalo Bills Stadium,” the NY State Weather Risk Communication Center said.
‘The heaviest snow is currently expected from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, with snow moving south before the game. Traveling can be dangerous, so take the weather into account!’
According to meteorologist Todd SantosBuffalo is expected to receive between four and eight inches of snow in the 24 hours leading up to kickoff.
Santos added that light snow is also likely during Sunday’s game at Orchard Park.