Overview
- Large groups of New England supporters departed Boston for Denver ahead of the AFC Championship, many wearing team gear and expressing confidence about the game.
- An airline industry analyst warned that if the forecast holds, weekend air travel could face significant problems, with Boston–Denver routes especially vulnerable.
- Travelers were advised that Sunday-night red-eyes and Monday morning returns have a high chance of disruption as the storm’s timing overlaps with postgame travel.
- Many fans built in contingencies by booking backup tickets or planning to stay in Denver through Tuesday to avoid the worst of the weather.
- Some travelers said they would accept being stranded after the game, while forecasters projected over a foot of snow in parts of New England as the system moves through.