The agency forecasts snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches during this time for areas above 6,000 feet, while areas over 4,000 feet should expect 3 to 6 inches. On Saturday, wind gusts could reach 50 miles per hour in speed, with travel becoming "very difficult to impossible."

The Chiefs are favored by 2 points in the AFC Championship game, a narrow advantage for the home team and two-time defending champions. The over/under is set at 47.5 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook . A review of the 40 coldest games between 2009 and 2022 by Sharp Football Analysis found the over hit in 58% of games,