Football fans heading to McMahon Stadium for the 113th Grey Cup on Sunday can expect some pleasant weather for mid-November in Calgary.
The Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes are set to meet in the CFL championship game on Nov. 15, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m.
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According to the latest forecast, it is expected to be a rather cloudy Sunday. Things shouldn’t be too cold, however, as there is a daytime high of 11°C. Overnight temperatures are forecast to dip to around 3°C.
That means fans attending the game should have relatively comfortable conditions heading into kickoff, although temperatures will cool as the evening progresses.
The latest forecast also calls for a low chance of precipitation, meaning rain or snow shouldn’t be a major concern for those making their way to the stadium.
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The forecast is considerably different from the last time Calgary hosted the Grey Cup in 2019. When the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-12 at McMahon Stadium, temperatures were around 2°C at game time. Conditions were overcast, although the field remained dry, with winds around 20 km/h.
This year’s forecast is shaping up to be much more favourable for fans attending the championship game, with temperatures expected to remain well above freezing.
While Calgary weather can always be unpredictable in November, the current outlook is certainly encouraging for the thousands of football fans expected to fill McMahon Stadium.
And it isn’t just game day that is expected to have nice temperatures, either.
The Grey Cup Festival kicked off on Wednesday and will continue on through Saturday. Today will see a high of 13°C, while Friday will dip slightly to 11°C. Saturday is expected to be the nicest day of all, with plenty of sun and a high of 13°C.
The Grey Cup Festival
This means that fans attending either the game or part of the Grey Cup Festival can do so without needing to worry about potential freezing temperatures.