NFL Weather Report Today: Game Forecasts, Wind & Rain
All times Eastern Time (ET). Forecast retrieval times appear on the board and each game card. Background refreshes are scheduled every 30 minutes.
CLEATZ tracks live game-day weather for every NFL game this week. Temperature, wind speed and direction, precipitation, field surface, and stadium roof, alongside the current spread and total for each matchup.
Weather is one of the few edges in football that the betting market consistently underreacts to, wind most of all, so the board below updates throughout the week as forecasts sharpen and lines move.
Use it to spot the games where conditions could swing the total, passing production, and the kicking game before kickoff.
All times ET. Upcoming games include venue, roof and available lines; forecasts appear as coverage reaches kickoff.
Games to Watch
How games are flaggedWind, precipitation, and venue situations worth checking before kickoff.
JAX at BAL
M&T Bank Stadium
Near kickoff: 66°F · 9 mph wind, gusts 22 mph · 58% rain chance.
Watch footing and ball handling. Precipitation probability does not describe intensity or duration.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff.
CIN at ATL
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Near kickoff: 56°F · 7 mph wind, gusts 11 mph · 4% rain chance.
The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Confirm the official roof decision before applying the outside forecast. This is an early forecast and may change.
DAL at IND
Lucas Oil Stadium
Near kickoff: 54°F · 5 mph wind, gusts 12 mph · 9% rain chance.
The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Confirm the official roof decision before applying the outside forecast. This is an early forecast and may change.
NFL Weather: Current & Upcoming Games
The Week 9 & Week 10 board lists 28 matchups: 17 open-air, 4 enclosed, 6 retractable-roof, 1 covered with open sides. Usable outside kickoff forecasts: 13. Wind or precipitation watches: 1; retractable-roof flags are conditional until the roof decision is confirmed. Upcoming games stay visible before forecasts arrive. All times are Eastern Time (ET).
Week 9
Saved Nov 4, 9:21 pm ETJacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens Weather
Near kickoff: 66°F · 9 mph wind, gusts 22 mph · 58% rain chance. Watch footing and ball handling. Precipitation probability does not describe intensity or duration.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:49 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons Weather
Near kickoff: 56°F · 7 mph wind, gusts 11 mph · 4% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Confirm the official roof decision before applying the outside forecast. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:49 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Weather
Near kickoff: 62°F · 4 mph wind, gusts 5 mph · 1% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:49 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints Weather
This matchup is played in an enclosed stadium. Outside wind and precipitation are not applied to the playing field.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts Weather
Near kickoff: 54°F · 5 mph wind, gusts 12 mph · 9% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Confirm the official roof decision before applying the outside forecast. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:49 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins Weather
Near kickoff: 83°F · 7 mph wind, gusts 7 mph · 10% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 9:16 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:21 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs Weather
Near kickoff: 59°F · 0 mph wind, gusts 7 mph · 3% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington Commanders Weather
Near kickoff: 59°F · 10 mph wind, gusts 18 mph · 2% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 9:16 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:21 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Weather
Near kickoff: 58°F · 11 mph wind, gusts 23 mph · 4% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers Weather
Near kickoff: 85°F · 3 mph wind, gusts 3 mph · 0% rain chance. The canopy shelters the field from direct precipitation, but open sides mean this is not a sealed dome. These are outside conditions, not measured field-level conditions.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:45 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers Weather
Near kickoff: 72°F · 5 mph wind, gusts 7 mph · 2% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:45 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Weather
Near kickoff: 55°F · 11 mph wind, gusts 12 mph · 21% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:45 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots Weather
Near kickoff: 51°F · 8 mph wind, gusts 17 mph · 16% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 8:50 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:45 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 8:55 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears Weather
Near kickoff: 49°F · 3 mph wind, gusts 3 mph · 7% rain chance. The available wind and precipitation readings are below our watch thresholds.
Recheck the forecast and current total closer to kickoff. This is an early forecast and may change.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
Forecast retrieved: Nov 3, 9:21 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:21 pm ET.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:21 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:44 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings Weather
This matchup is played in an enclosed stadium. Outside wind and precipitation are not applied to the playing field.
Week 10
Saved Nov 4, 9:46 pm ETWashington Commanders vs. New York Giants Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions Weather
This matchup is played in an enclosed stadium. Outside wind and precipitation are not applied to the playing field.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints Weather
This matchup is played in an enclosed stadium. Outside wind and precipitation are not applied to the playing field.
Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens Weather
Game-time conditions will appear when a usable forecast is available. Venue, roof and available lines are shown now.
Forecast & Total Changes
Compared with the closest available reading 24–27 hours earlier.
DraftKings total collected: Nov 3, 9:46 pm ET → Nov 4, 9:46 pm ET.
pp = percentage points. Total comparisons use the same sportsbook. Changes do not establish that weather moved the market.
Sources & How This Report Works
Forecasts: WeatherAPI.com. Schedule and sportsbook lines: The Odds API. Automated summaries are generated from the saved readings and the rules below; they are not a meteorologist’s review.
Location & timing
Forecast requests use stadium coordinates with date- or week-scoped neutral-site overrides. We use the hourly reading nearest kickoff, within one hour, followed by up to three additional hours. Kickoffs, hourly forecasts and retrieval times use Eastern Time (ET), including daylight-saving changes. The default board includes the current and next week. Games stay visible with forecast pending until a kickoff forecast is available; lines appear when posted. Forecast availability depends on the provider plan.
Watch thresholds
Wind watch: sustained wind at least 15 mph or gusts at least 25 mph. Precipitation watch: rain chance at least 50% or snow chance at least 40%. Temperature watch: 32°F or colder, or 90°F or hotter. These screening thresholds are not predicted scoring changes or betting recommendations. Rain and snow probabilities are shown separately and are never added.
Roofs & field conditions
Enclosed stadiums are excluded from weather flags. Retractable-roof status stays unconfirmed unless an editor records the official decision. SoFi is covered with open sides: outside conditions are shown as context, without assuming outside wind or rain reaches the field. Field-orientation notes are approximate, not measured stadium airflow.
Updates & comparisons
Background updates are scheduled every 30 minutes. Displayed timestamps are retrieval times. History retains up to 72 hours, with at most one sample per 30 minutes. Comparisons require a matching venue and kickoff, a reading 24–27 hours earlier, and the same sportsbook for totals. “First seen” is the first line CLEATZ recorded for that book, not necessarily its opening line. Missing history is never backfilled with invented data.
Refresh failures retain the original timestamp; forecasts and odds older than six hours are withheld. Games to Watch selects the strongest wind and precipitation situations plus a roof or venue item where available, then fills remaining places by flag strength. Forecasts are less settled several days before kickoff.
How Weather Affects NFL Games & Betting
Weather rarely decides a game on its own, but it reliably shifts the range of likely outcomes, and because forecasts move faster than betting lines, conditions are one of the last places a disciplined bettor can find value that isn’t fully priced in. Here’s how each factor actually plays, ranked by how much it matters.
Wind: The factor that matters most
Wind is the single most important weather factor for NFL betting. It degrades the deep passing game, reduces field-goal and punt accuracy, and is the variable most strongly associated with lower-scoring games. As a rough guide, breezes under about 12 mph have little effect; sustained winds of 15–20 mph start to pressure the passing and kicking game; and anything above roughly 25 mph can meaningfully cap an offense, especially through the air. Gusts matter as much as the steady reading; a 12 mph wind gusting to 30 plays very differently than a flat 12. Because the market prices wind more slowly than temperature or rain, sustained high winds are the classic trigger for a closer look at the under and at lowered passing and kicking props.
Cold and Temperature
Cold weather draws the most attention from fans but carries a smaller, subtler betting effect than wind. Sub-freezing temperatures stiffen the ball and players’ hands, which can nudge up drops and fumbles and shorten effective field-goal range, but well-conditioned teams adjust. Cold matters most when it travels with wind (the real wind-chill effect) or precipitation: a 20°F game in calm air is far more playable than a 35°F game in a 20 mph wind. The spots worth flagging are warm-weather or dome teams making their first cold road trip of the season.
Rain and Snow
Rain and snow affect footing and ball security more than they directly suppress scoring. Wet conditions tend to favor the running game, raise fumble and drop risk, and slow defensive backs as much as receivers, so the net effect on the total is smaller than most people assume — it’s heavy, steady precipitation paired with wind that genuinely drags scoring down. Snow behaves similarly: accumulating snow hurts kicking and footing, while a light flurry on a calm day is mostly cosmetic. Always read precipitation alongside the wind rather than on its own.
Putting It Together: Totals, Sides & Props
For most bettors, weather is an input for totals and props first, and a side input second. The cleanest signal is a high-wind, open-air game pointing toward the under and toward reduced passing volume; cold and precipitation refine that read rather than drive it.
Three habits keep it disciplined: wind and gusts above temperature; confirm the game is actually outdoors, since a forecast is irrelevant in a fixed-roof stadium (see the table below); and check whether the market has already moved the total, because the edge lives in conditions that aren’t yet priced in. The board at the top of this page flags wind, gusts, and precipitation for every outdoor game so you can scan the full slate in seconds.
NFL Stadiums: Domes, Retractable Roofs & Field Surfaces
Four NFL venues are enclosed with fixed roofs: Ford Field (Detroit), Caesars Superdome (New Orleans), U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota), and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas). Outside wind and precipitation are excluded for those games. SoFi Stadium (Rams and Chargers) has a canopy with open sides; its outside forecast is context, not measured field-level conditions. Five venues have retractable roofs: State Farm (Arizona), Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta), AT&T (Dallas), NRG (Houston), and Lucas Oil (Indianapolis). Outside conditions apply to those games only when the roof is open.
| Team | Stadium | City | Surface | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | Glendale, AZ | Grass | Retractable |
| Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA | Turf | Retractable |
| Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore, MD | Grass | Open air |
| Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | Orchard Park, NY | Turf | Open air |
| Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | Charlotte, NC | Turf | Open air |
| Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Chicago, IL | Grass | Open air |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | Cincinnati, OH | Turf | Open air |
| Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland, OH | Grass | Open air |
| Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | Arlington, TX | Turf | Retractable |
| Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | Denver, CO | Grass | Open air |
| Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Detroit, MI | Turf | Fixed roof (indoor) |
| Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | Green Bay, WI | Grass | Open air |
| Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | Houston, TX | Turf | Retractable |
| Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, IN | Turf | Retractable |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | Jacksonville, FL | Grass | Open air |
| Kansas City Chiefs | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | Kansas City, MO | Grass | Open air |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, NV | Grass | Fixed roof (indoor) |
| Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | Turf | Covered · open sides |
| Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | Turf | Covered · open sides |
| Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL | Grass | Open air |
| Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | Minneapolis, MN | Turf | Fixed roof (indoor) |
| New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | Turf | Open air |
| New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | New Orleans, LA | Turf | Fixed roof (indoor) |
| New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | Turf | Open air |
| New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | Turf | Open air |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia, PA | Grass | Open air |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh, PA | Grass | Open air |
| San Francisco 49ers | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, CA | Grass | Open air |
| Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Seattle, WA | Turf | Open air |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, FL | Grass | Open air |
| Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | Nashville, TN | Turf | Open air |
| Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | Landover, MD | Grass | Open air |
NFL Weather FAQ
The board at the top of this page shows live game-day weather for every NFL game on the current slate, temperature, wind speed and direction, chance of precipitation, field surface, and whether the stadium is open-air, retractable, or a fixed-roof dome — next to each game’s spread and total. It refreshes throughout the week as forecasts update.
Wind is the most important factor: sustained winds of roughly 15–20 mph or more degrade the passing and kicking game and are the strongest weather link to lower-scoring games, which is why high-wind outdoor games often point toward the under. Cold, rain, and snow have smaller, secondary effects and matter most when they combine with wind.
Four NFL venues are enclosed with fixed roofs: Ford Field (Detroit), Caesars Superdome (New Orleans), U.S. Bank Stadium (Minnesota), and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas). Outside wind and precipitation are excluded for those games. SoFi Stadium (Rams and Chargers) has a canopy with open sides; its outside forecast is context, not measured field-level conditions. Five venues have retractable roofs: State Farm (Arizona), Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta), AT&T (Dallas), NRG (Houston), and Lucas Oil (Indianapolis). Outside conditions apply to those games only when the roof is open.
Yes. Wind is the weather variable most closely tied to scoring. Sustained winds above roughly 15–20 mph tend to reduce deep passing and field-goal accuracy, pushing totals down, and the betting market is often slow to price it in, which makes high-wind outdoor games a common spot for under bettors. Gusts matter as much as the sustained speed.
As a general guide, winds under about 12 mph have little effect, 15–20 mph begins to pressure the passing and kicking game, and sustained winds above 25 mph can significantly limit an offense — especially through the air. Strong gusts can raise the impact of an otherwise moderate wind.
Yes. Similar to MLB weather issues, lightning in the area forces temporary delays several times each season under the league’s 30-minute clearance rule, and games have occasionally been moved or postponed for severe snow, hurricanes, or wildfire smoke. Outright cancellations are extremely rare; games are almost always played, sometimes after a delay or at a relocated site.
Jason Ziernicki is the founder of CLEATZ and has worked in the online sports betting industry since 2012. At CLEATZ, he focuses on public betting data, sportsbook line movement, prediction markets and data-driven sports betting tools.