A First Look at a Winter Classic Weather Forecast

by J.P. on Dec 18, 2010 10:21 AM EST

With January 1 just two weeks away, today brings us some of our first glimpses of what the weather might look like in Pittsburgh for the Winter Classic. Per MyForecast.com (above), we may be in for "[a]n icy mix changing to snow," the first part of which could certainly be somewhat troublesome. AccuWeather.com, however, isn't calling for any afternoon precipitation just yet. Stay tuned, as they say.

The two forecasts do agree on one thing, though: high temperatures of 36 degrees, which is normal. Well, normal for outdoors in Pittsburgh on New Year's Day, anyway - not necessarily normal for an NHL hockey game.

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So I’ll have to bring two flasks in instead of just the one, gotcha.

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by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2010 10:36 AM EST reply actions

Indeed. And who’s gonna need to spend money on souvenirs and other memorabilia when we’ll all have pneumonia by which to remember the game?

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by J.P. on Dec 18, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions

Already have my new jersey to wear at the game, hopefully I can keep the impulse buying to the minimum.

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"

by Steve-R on Dec 18, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions

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Here’s mine:

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by J.P. on Dec 18, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions

Keep that fight strap tied down. So the plan is eight layers with the jersey on top? Need to start planning my gear. Definitely getting the old school caps knit hat that Backs was wearing at the outdoor skate last week.0

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 18, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

Beautiful!

by Capcrazy77 on Dec 18, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions

Mine as well. Christmas gift from my daughters. I have to pull a reaction like that little kid getting the Ov jersey when I open it up.

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"

by Steve-R on Dec 18, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

I got a Backstrom.

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by Capsfan07 on Dec 18, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

diiirty. got me an Ovy Jersey. I figured since i didnt want an ovechkin caps home jersey (dime a dozen) Id go with the winter classic one for him. Still debating who to get on the Home jersey. When i trigger an away/alternate jersey im gonna go with Green or Backstrom.

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by Amacaps on Dec 18, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll see what happens at Christmas. I asked my husband what Winter Classic jersey he wanted and he asked for Backstrom. I asked him to get me an Ovi Winter Classic jersey.

He has a “regular” Green jersey that he got at last year’s Caps con. I have a regular Semin jersey that he got me for Christmas last year. We both decided on a different player for the Winter Classic.

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by CapsFan75 on Dec 18, 2010 7:55 PM EST up reply actions

Not in LA!!

I wear mine proud out here. As for the Winter CLassic, I’m breaking out the old Carey 30! Have fun there. I will be cheering from afar!!!

by brettpedigo on Dec 18, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

Playing in fog could be interesting, ghostly figures weaving in and out of sight on the ice.

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by oldemystix on Dec 18, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions

Ovie skating full speed out of the fog is probably a recurring nightmare for some players.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

Hopefully tonight he skates out of the fog he has seemingly been in this year.

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 18, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

Also, 13 mile-an-hour winds. That’s not an insignificant factor (both in terms of how cold it’ll feel and how the game will go). If I recall correctly, they switch sides at the 10 minute mark of the 2nd period in order to account for the wind.

by Wheeler on Dec 18, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions

Look at the 2 days before, and realize how much worse it could be, and that a slight change and that’s what you could get.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Dec 18, 2010 12:15 PM EST reply actions

Of course, as far away as that forecast is, you could end up with something totally different than that. It’s possible that it ends up being in the 40s too.

by Capcrazy77 on Dec 18, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions

BTW, the game will be played 1/2 in case they can’t play on 1/1 due to weather. Consider making contingency plans.

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 18, 2010 12:19 PM EST reply actions

Ugh. That is hideous. Hope there is a refund option in that case, since I can’t change my flights to accomodate that.

by grapejoos on Dec 18, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions

(not that they have a better option, I just never really thought about it).

by grapejoos on Dec 18, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll be wearing a Merino wool baselayer top with 0 degree synthetic longjohn bottoms. Next layer, fleece pants and jumper. Next layer windproof waterproof goretex shell bottom with a soft-shell wind proof jacket. Next layer, nick backstrom winter classic sweater. I’ll have a bacavala in my pocket just in case. Waterproof windproof gloves too.

The best part is everything is really thin and light so it won’t feel bulky. I will then climb a mountain after the game. Haha.

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by zephyr on Dec 18, 2010 1:07 PM EST reply actions

I just found out I was going last night. My grandma bought a ticket/hotel package for me and my dad. So pumped.

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by Capsfan07 on Dec 18, 2010 1:37 PM EST reply actions

Tail gate!

Today my cousins (Pens fans, boo) and I secured a mobile home rental for trail gating. I plan on wearing at least six layers under my Backstrom classic jersey haha.

by FaddyCAPS on Dec 18, 2010 3:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions

The key is keeping the feet warm. A piece or two of cardboard under them so they are not directly on frozen cement can be the difference between a good time and a bad time.

by Eggseronius on Dec 18, 2010 3:11 PM EST reply actions