NFL Stadium Weather Guide

Arrowhead Stadium Weather: Kansas City Cold, Plains Wind, Open-Air Football

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Stadium weather guide for DFS players and bettors.

Climate

The Chiefs play east of downtown Kansas City on the plains. Late-season games regularly play in cold and windy conditions with occasional heavy snow. Wind chill in January playoff games can drop below zero.

How wind and weather play here

Plains setting produces sustained wind, particularly with cold-front-driven north and northwest flow in late season. Wind affects kicking accuracy and downfield passing.

For DFS and bettors

Cold-weather Arrowhead playoff games are among the most weather-influenced NFL environments. Late-season regular-season games with sustained plains wind are the main weather handicaps.