CHICAGO (WLS) — As the Chicago Bears gear up to take on the LA Rams this Sunday at Soldier Field, the city’s fans are bracing themselves for an icy battle against the elements.

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This week, excitement has electrified Chicago, with fans eagerly anticipating the game despite the looming cold snap.

Forecast

Those attending the match should prepare for snow flurries at kickoff, where temperatures are predicted to dip into the teens, accompanied by wind chills plummeting to single digits.

According to ABC7 meteorologists, the thermometer will register around 17 degrees Fahrenheit at the start, but the biting wind will make it feel closer to 8 degrees.

While the Bears are seasoned veterans of harsh winter games, the concept of “subfreezing weather” is likely foreign to most people from Los Angeles.

It remains to be seen just how much the Rams will be affected by the cold.

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Kickoff

Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. CT at So, and the game will air on NBC.

Staying Warm

If you’re headed to Soldier Field to see the game, here’s what you need to know:

-Battery-operated clothing is permitted; however, you may be subject to additional security screening.

-Warming centers will be located at Loop Landing (behind Section 146), on the Service Level down the southwest tunnel near the Dr Pepper Patio, NW colonnade (situated on the tiled landing at the top of the stairs by Gate 31) and on the south side of the colonnades.

-Fans may not take cardboard to sit or stand on.

-Blankets are allowed at Soldier Field. The stadium says fans may carry them in hand or in an approved clear bag.

The winner of Sunday’s game will go on to the NFC Championship to face the Seahawks in Seattle.

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