Sunday's NFC Championship Game between the Seahawks and Packers will take place in Seattle ... and it'll be raining. Go figure.
Absolutely pouring in #Seattle at stadium. Cheerleaders rehearsing. No warmup for @AaronRodgers12 , @DangeRussWilson pic.twitter.com/fWOHt2KMaW
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) January 18, 2015 MORE: Test your knowledge with SN's NFL championship week quiz
The forecast calls for light precipitation beginning around 11 a.m. PT, with temperatures hovering just over 50 degrees — not too bad. Rain doesn't appear to be a factor that will affect the contest. The wind is another story.
The flags atop the left goalpost are flapping quite vigorously. #Packers #Seahawks at CenturyLink Field pic.twitter.com/n2k1mVFP5e
— Robert Zizzo (@robertzizzo) January 18, 2015 The Weather Channel calls for 17 mph winds when Green Bay and Seattle kick off at 12:05 p.m. PT (3:05 p.m. ET).
Both Vinnie Iyer and David Steele of SN predict a Seahawks win, with Russell Wilson and Seattle's underrated receiving corps being the difference . Mother Nature might have other plans, based on Sunday's windy conditions.