As the highly anticipated Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game approaches, all eyes are on the plummeting temperatures that are set to make this matchup one of the coldest in NFL history. The current forecast reveals that the temperature will be a bone-chilling minus-5 degrees when the game kicks off, with an expected temperature drop to minus-8 by the time the game concludes.

With wind gusts reaching up to 30 miles per hour, the National Weather Services has issued a warning to those attending the game: "Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves." This cautionary message highlights the severity of the weather conditions that players and fans alike will face throughout the game.

The infamous Ice Bowl between the Cowboys and the Packers, played at a frigid minus-13 degrees, still holds the record for the coldest game in NFL history. However, the Dolphins-Chiefs matchup has the potential to supplant the January 2008 NFC Championship game between the Giants and the Packers, which boasted a temperature of four below zero.

Ranking second on the list is the January 1982 AFC Championship game between the Chargers and Bengals, where the kickoff temperature was an astonishing minus-9 degrees, with a wind chill of 59 degrees below. Following closely behind is the January 2016 wild-card game between the Seahawks and Vikings, played outdoors in Minnesota, with the temperature reaching a bone-chilling six below zero.

The Dolphins-Chiefs matchup is a reminder of the consequences the Dolphins faced as a result of their loss last Sunday night, which cost them the opportunity to play at least two, if not three, postseason games in the comfort of their home stadium in Miami. Instead, they will face the harsh elements of Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium in what could potentially be one of the most unforgiving weather conditions in recent NFL history.

Fans and players alike will need to bundle up and prepare themselves for a battle not only on the field but also against the elements. The chilling temperatures, coupled with strong winds, are sure to test the resilience and determination of both teams as they compete for a shot at the coveted Super Bowl title. Regardless of the outcome, the Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the coldest battles ever fought on an NFL field.