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ProudDad2022

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We are attending our first game this year and while I'm excited, I am a California boy who is scared to death of the cold. Looking at the extended forcast, I'm seeing 41/30, mostly sunny, 11mph wind for that day. From some of the stories I have read on here, is it safe to assume that if that prediction holds up, it will be one of the better weather days in Army/Navy history?
 
ProudDad2022 said:
We are attending our first game this year and while I'm excited, I am a California boy who is scared to death of the cold. Looking at the extended forcast, I'm seeing 41/30, mostly sunny, 11mph wind for that day. From some of the stories I have read on here, is it safe to assume that if that prediction holds up, it will be one of the better weather days in Army/Navy history?
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Positively balmy.
 
Keep in mind that the game starts at 1500. Thus, "sunny" is a relative term, since the sun will pretty much be down by 1700 and may be below the stadium level before that. It will be MUCH colder than you expect. Definitely bring lots of warm clothes and layers, including making sure feet stay warm. You can always take stuff off if you're unexpectedly too warm. We went to an A/N game with about that same temp years ago with a young man from CA. He didn't realize how cold 35 degrees would be and spend the first 30 minutes buying clothes from one of the vendors. :)
 
usna1985 said:
Keep in mind that the game starts at 1500. Thus, "sunny" is a relative term, since the sun will pretty much be down by 1700 and may be below the stadium level before that. It will be MUCH colder than you expect. Definitely bring lots of warm clothes and layers, including making sure feet stay warm. You can always take stuff off if you're unexpectedly too warm. We went to an A/N game with about that same temp years ago with a young man from CA. He didn't realize how cold 35 degrees would be and spend the first 30 minutes buying clothes from one of the vendors. :)
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Well we will be in up in the nosebleeds where it's closer to the sun and since heat rises, we should be nice and warm. I think that's how it works.
 
I cannot recall ever being to an Army-Navy game in Philly that was not cold, and typically colder than the forecast suggests. The sun makes almost no difference except for a little reprieve earlier in the day during tailgating. But once the game starts, the temperature steadily drops, and then quickly once the sun is down. That said, if the game is exciting, then the energy of the game will help you forget how cold it is.

And I was at the snow game in 2017. It was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had at any sporting event.
 
West Coast boy here, who survived the frigid 2018 A/N Game in Philly. It’s one thing for it to be 30 degrees while you step outside for a few minutes. It’s something else completely for it to be 30 degrees as you approach your fifth hour outside. (Yes, five hours and beyond! Because you’ll be out there for the march-on, right?)

The sun goes down early. And then the wind starts swirling, which you really feel when your seats are up high. You can’t move much, because every seat is occupied. And there isn’t much relief by heading into the concourse.

Two words for you: Layers! Brrrrr!
 
If it gets too bad, I have 2 plans.

Plan A. Run to the middle of the Army corps of cadets and Yell "Beat Army". The adrenaline rush and the ensuing pursuit should keep me warm.

Plan B. Lead a group of rebels and storm the luxury boxes.

Plan B seems to be the safer bet.
 
I remember the relatively recent game in Philly (I think) where the temps were in the 70s. We all bundled up, not fully believing the weather and folks were in short sleeves. I think it's one of the very few A/N games (other than the one in CA) where the mids didn't wear overcoats.
 
usna1985 said:
I remember the relatively recent game in Philly (I think) where the temps were in the 70s. We all bundled up, not fully believing the weather and folks were in short sleeves. I think it's one of the very few A/N games (other than the one in CA) where the mids didn't wear overcoats.
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Our Youngster year - 1982. I think it was mid 60s and uniform of the day was SDB, carry raingear.
 
ProudDad2022 said:
I have 2 plans.
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Plan C: Sell those tickets and watch the game on TV in the comfort of your home. There is no reason on earth to sit in any stadium for any sporting event (says a rabid Michigan alum/fan who walked into The Big House once freshman year and turned right around and sold her student tickets every year thereafter).

Our son is deployed to Qatar right now and has tickets for one of the World Cup games. Why?
 
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C-level concourse … heated and dry … where the heavy drinkers hangout …

Become an Admiral season ticket/package member and you get up to 6 seats on the heated level … so you can go in and get warm and dry if need be

… Btw, I don’t drink … I just like to stay dry
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Dr. Strange Love said:
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C-level concourse … heated and dry … where the heavy drinkers hangout …

Become an Admiral season ticket/package member and you get up to 6 seats on the heated level … so you can go in and get warm and dry if need be

… Btw, I don’t drink … I just like to stay dry
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I know you maybe surprised by this statement but…… I Drink ! 😏
 
The stadium has a venturi effect which makes the chill factor even colder... at least when I last attended a game.
 
In addition to the layers advice and hand/toe warmers, ThermaCare back wraps will help you stay comfortable in chilly temps. They should stay warm the duration of the game. Also, inexpensive mylar emergency blankets are a great way to block the wind and insulate body heat - not stylish but highly functional for football stands.
 
One brother-in-law was on the State Dive Unit and other brother-in-law had season tickets to The Meadowlands. If it was rough weather, he would borrow some gear for his first layer.
 

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