The New England Patriots have battled through some brutal weather this postseason, but when they take the field for Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks, they’ll finally catch a break from the elements. If the current forecast holds, this could be the most comfortable game-day weather the Patriots have seen since early November - and that’s not a small thing for a team that’s been grinding through snow, wind, and freezing temps for two straight months.
Per NFL Weather, kickoff at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is expected to bring a mild 58°F, with no wind chill and no rain in sight. That temperature might dip a few degrees as the night goes on, but it's not expected to drop below 55°F by the fourth quarter. The National Weather Service is calling for patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies, with an overnight low around 46°F - still a far cry from the icy conditions the Patriots have gotten used to.
To put it in perspective, the last time New England played in weather this nice was back in Week 10, when they edged out the Buccaneers 28-23. Since then, it’s been a steady diet of sub-40° games - eight in a row, in fact.
And while head coach Mike Vrabel’s squad handled that stretch impressively, going 7-1, the weather wasn’t just a backdrop - it was a factor. The AFC Championship Game against the Broncos was a prime example: a second-half blizzard turned the field into a snow globe, making even basic execution - from ball handling to kicking - a serious challenge.
That kind of adversity builds character, sure, but it also takes a toll. So getting a relatively calm, temperate night in Santa Clara? That’s a welcome change for a team that’s been tested by more than just its opponents.
On the flip side, the Seahawks are walking into a familiar climate. Both of their playoff wins came in similar conditions, so Sunday night won’t feel like much of a departure. That could matter - not because they’re more comfortable, but because they haven’t had to adjust week after week the way the Patriots have.
So while the headlines will focus on matchups, schemes, and star players - as they should - don’t overlook the weather. After two months of slogging through winter, the Patriots finally get a game where the skies won’t be part of the opposition. And in a game where every edge counts, that might be one of the quiet advantages worth watching.