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Tackling previous Super Bowl weather extremes

New Orleans fog and Texas heat wave set the stage for Super Bowl Sunday

FILE - An aerial overall exterior general view of Caesars Superdome with the New Orleans skyline in the background is seen in New Orleans, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File) (Tyler Kaufman, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City finally arrives on Sunday.

Whether traveling to New Orleans or staying put in San Antonio, the weather will be something to watch.

New Orleans forecast

Despite the last few mornings of Super Fog, the southerly winds will continue to bring in some fog for New Orleans. The bad news is that the fog will remain possible throughout the weekend, with low visibility decreasing to less than a quarter of a mile.

New Orleans is experiencing a heat wave like the one hitting parts of Texas this week. Afternoon temperatures could soar close to the city’s daily record highs, with Saturday reaching 81 degrees and Sunday hitting 82 degrees — marking the first time since 1946 that these temperatures have been recorded.

New Orleans weather for gametime (Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

Super Bowl extremes

The next Super Bowl could have some weather factors to play. Super Bowl LX is set to take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. February is typically a wet season for California.

In 2000, Atlanta hosted the iciest Super Bowl on record. The multi-day event was marred by freezing rain that created dangerously icy conditions throughout the region. The weather prevented the Rams, who were in St. Louis at the time, from sending players to practice on the Saturday before the Super Bowl. Despite the challenges, the Rams triumphed over the Tennessee Titans in the game!

Meanwhile, the windiest Super Bowl happened in Miami in 1989, where winds of 15-20 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph made for a challenging atmosphere. The San Francisco 49ers came out on top that day.

Super Bowl Weather Extremes (Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

What can you expect for your party at home?

A cold front is expected to move into South Texas between Sunday and Monday, but the timing is still uncertain.

Thankfully, we’re starting to get more reliable data from our models. New information suggests the front could pass through on Sunday, bringing a cold air mass to the Hill Country, while areas south of San Antonio remain warmer. In the city, we’ll be right on the dividing line.

Peak temperatures for Sunday (Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

What team are you cheering for? Do you agree with some San Antonio locals? Tell us in the comments!


About the Author
Shelby Ebertowski headshot

Shelby Ebertowski joined KSAT 12 News in January 2025. She came to San Antonio from Fargo, North Dakota via the University of North Dakota, where she learned the ropes as a weekend forecaster over two years at KVLY. Her love of weather love began after experiencing Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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