Seahawks vs. 49ers weather forecast offers multiple concerns for NFC West foes

1 week ago 2

Seahawks vs. 49ers weather forecast offers multiple concerns for NFC West foes originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will do battle on Saturday night to determine who wins the NFC West and No. 1 seed in the conference.

The Seahawks will claim both things with a win or tie, while the only path for the 49ers to secure both spots is with a win.

While the Seahawks can't fall any further than the No. 5 seed if they lose, the 49ers can finish in either No. 5 or No. 6 if they lose depending on the outcome of the Los Angeles Rams' game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The Seahawks and 49ers might have more to battle than each other at Levi's Stadium on Saturday night, as the weather could be factor.

Here's a look at the forecast ahead of kickoff and what's most concerning about it.

Seahawks vs. 49ers weather forecast

UPDATE: The updated forecast now calls for no rain during the game on Saturday night, which is great news for both offenses.

According to Accuweather.com, rain could be a factor throughout the game, with a 51% chance of precipitation around kickoff and a 56% chance in the third hour.

Wind could also be a factor, as gusts are expected to reach as high as 25 MPH in the first two hours of the game, which could impact kickers, quarterbacks and pass-catchers. The high wind gusts should taper off in the later stages, though.

As for the temperature, there's no concern there, as it's expected to be 55 degrees and up during the course of the game.