2024 Winter Classic Weather Update: Clear Skies Forecast for Golden Knights vs. Kraken Outdoor Clash
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As the eagerly awaited 2024 Winter Classic unfolds today, the Pacific Northwest takes center stage for the first time in the history of the annual NHL outdoor game. The clash between the Kraken and the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park, home of MLB’s Mariners, marks a historic moment for the two youngest NHL franchises making their Winter Classic debut.
Contrary to Seattle’s reputation for rainy weather, the outdoor spectacle is set to enjoy ideal conditions, offering a picturesque backdrop for the clash between these burgeoning hockey powerhouses.
MORE: Where is the 2024 Winter Classic?
Winter Classic 2024 Weather Updates
Monday, Jan. 1
Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and winds considered “light and variable.”
Source: National Weather Service
Seattle, often associated with rain, is poised to experience favorable conditions for the outdoor game. The forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies, a high of approximately 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and “light and variable” winds. With just a 5% chance of precipitation, the Emerald City anticipates near-ideal conditions for this historic clash.
Where is the 2024 Winter Classic?
Venue: T-Mobile Park
Location: Seattle, Wash.
The 2024 Winter Classic finds its home at T-Mobile Park, the iconic venue of MLB’s Seattle Mariners. T-Mobile Park proudly joins the ranks of the eight baseball stadiums that have hosted the Winter Classic, including Fenway Park, Target Field, Citi Field, Busch Stadium, Nationals Park, Citizens Bank Park, and Wrigley Field. This year’s event marks the inaugural occasion of the Winter Classic being played in the Pacific time zone.
What Time is the 2024 Winter Classic?
Date: Monday, Jan. 1
Time: 3 p.m. ET | Noon PT
Puck drop for the 2024 Winter Classic is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, translating to noon local time in Seattle. The longstanding New Year’s Day tradition continues, offering hockey enthusiasts a thrilling outdoor spectacle to kick off the year.
How to Watch the 2024 Winter Classic
TV Channel (U.S.): TNT
TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, TVA Sports
Live Stream: Sling
Fans eager to catch the 2024 Winter Classic in the United States can tune in to TNT for live coverage. The broadcast team, featuring Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Eddie Olczyk (color analyst), and Brian Boucher (ice level), will provide commentary, with Darren Pang and Jackie Redmond contributing on-ice interviews and additional reporting. Canadians can enjoy the game on Sportsnet or TVA Sports, which offers a Canadian French-language broadcast. Cord-cutters in the U.S. can stream the game on Sling, covering all nationally-televised NHL games.