SUPER BOWL WEATHER: Expect some clouds but no showers by game time
ATLANTA FORECAST
Sunday: High: 60
Sunday night: Low: 50
Monday: High: 64
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The rain has moved out, and the Super Bowl forecast looks like it’s going to be a winner.
According to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Eboni Deon, there was only a 30 percent chance of scattered showers Sunday morning. But those showers mostly moved out of the city by noon, with clouds remaining.
By kickoff at 6:30 p.m., it should be around 60 degrees, Deon said.
Rain moves out, clouds hang on a bit longer. Looks good leading up to and during the Super Bowl. #wSB53 pic.twitter.com/RKU1f4sFEv
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@ebonideonWSB) February 3, 2019
Sunday is slightly warmer than early February’s average high of 54 degrees, and a lot warmer than last year’s Super Bowl in Minneapolis, when it was 2 degrees, Deon said.
Worried about the rain this morning for today's big game? No need, here's a look at 5PM- rain's done, clouds decrease. #wSB53 pic.twitter.com/EgooIjk5Kr
— Eboni Deon, WSB (@ebonideonWSB) February 3, 2019
The mild temperatures led officials to make the call to open the roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the pregame festivities. The plan is for the roof to be closed for the game itself.
Anyone taking to the streets Sunday should be aware of a number of road closures around downtown because of the Super Bowl.
SUPER BOWL TRAFFIC: Downtown streets face closures on day of big game
Looking beyond game day, metro Atlanta will see days reaching into the 70s again starting Tuesday.
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