If you're planning to be at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, bundle up. Winter is back.
Say goodbye to all that spring-like warmth we felt through most of the football season. Winter is back, and so is the cold weather.
KICKOFF WEATHER OUTLOOK
Fans at MetLife Stadium for Sunday's matchup between the Giants and the Eagles will see mostly sunny skies throughout the afternoon, but temperatures will be hovering around 43 degrees at kickoff time at 1 p.m., then dropping to 41 by the end of the game, according to AccuWeather. With a steady breeze of 10 to 12 mph, the wind chill will make it feel like it's in the mid- to upper 30s.
TAILGATE ALERT
If you're planning to get to the stadium early for some pre-game festivities, be prepared for a very cold morning in East Rutherford, with temperatures ranging from 33 degrees at 9 a.m. to 42 at noon, with the wind making it feel a lot colder. (mid-20s to mid-30s)
WHAT TO WEAR
Best bet for a cold winter day of football: Dress in several layers, starting with a long-sleeved thermal shirt, flannel shirt or sweater, topped with a hooded sweatshirt and a winter jacket. Strongly recommended accessories: Thick socks, insulated gloves, and wool hats or headbands.
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BLANKET POLICY
Fans are allowed to bring a blanket or carry an extra jacket into MetLife Stadium, but those items can be searched for security reasons. Here's a look at the stadium's complete guest services guide.
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WEATHER FACTOIDS
* On Jan. 3, the normal high in East Rutherford is 38 degrees and the normal low is 24. Predicted for this Sunday is a high of 43 and a low of 27.
* The warmest temperature ever recorded in East Rutherford on Jan. 3 was 56 degrees, in 1950, and the coldest was 3 degrees, in 1981, according to Intellicast data.
Len Melisurgo may be reached at LMelisurgo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @LensReality. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
