The forecast at Lumen Field calls for a 100% chance of ear-splitting crowd noise, but what does Mother Nature have in store?

A long dry stretch is in the forecast for the greater Seattle area as a ridge of high pressure dominates the region for the next several days.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts a mild week with partial sun, light winds, and consistent night-time temperatures.

There are divisional round games this weekend for the NFL, with the winners advancing to the conference championships next week. The two playoff games on Sunday could see the potential for snow and brutal cold.

Morning fog gave way to sunbreaks Wednesday afternoon. Clouds and fog returned overnight into early Thursday, with lows in the mid to low 40s. Clouds and fog return overnight into early Thursday with lows in the mid to low 40s. Areas of dense fog return for Thursday, but will clear much quicker than Wednesday.

New England Patriots and the Houston Texans in the AFC matchup, the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears in the NFC game. The winners will travel to Denver and Seattle, respectively, for the conference championship games.

Preview the Chicago Bears' NFL Playoff NFC Divisional Round matchup with the Rams, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC divisional playoffs. The Houston Chronicle's predictions.