In a surprising turn of events, the highly-anticipated playoff matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills has been postponed due to severe weather conditions. New York governor, Kathy Hochul, made the announcement on Saturday, stating that the game, originally scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, will now take place on Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Governor Hochul took to social media to express her concern for the safety of the teams and fans, as travel in Western New York was deemed extremely dangerous. A full travel ban has been implemented in Erie County, starting at 9 p.m., prompting the decision to postpone the game.

Reports suggest that the Steelers have not yet made their way to Buffalo and are expected to leave on Sunday, as mentioned by CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider, Jonathan Jones.

According to Weather.com, Buffalo is currently under a winter storm warning from 10 a.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Monday morning. The area is expected to experience heavy lake effect snow and strong winds throughout the weekend, with snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 feet. In anticipation of the game, the Buffalo Bills had even sought assistance in shoveling snow at their home stadium, Highmark Stadium.

The last time an NFL playoff game was rescheduled was back in 2016, when a matchup between the Steelers and Chiefs in Kansas City was moved due to an ice storm.

While the rescheduling of the Steelers vs. Bills game means the loss of a Sunday playoff tripleheader, football fans can now look forward to a Monday doubleheader. The rescheduled game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Sports enthusiasts and players alike are urged to stay updated on any further developments regarding the playoff game, as weather conditions can be unpredictable. The safety of everyone involved remains a top priority, and authorities will continue to monitor the situation.

As anticipation builds for the Monday doubleheader, football fans and teams are reminded to stay safe and plan their travels accordingly.