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LOOK: Union Station lit in red ahead of Chiefs’ playoff matchup vs. Dolphins

Union Station was lit in red ahead of the #Chiefs’ playoff matchup against the #Dolphins on Saturday.

Western Missouri is bracing itself for brutal winter weather ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Wild Card matchup against the Miami Dolphins this weekend.

Despite the near-Antarctic conditions, venerable Union Station in downtown Kansas City was lit red for the Chiefs’ playoff tilt as businesses and citizens cheered on their beloved team toward victory this week.

Other recognizable parts of Kansas City’s iconic skyline were lit in red as well, from the Kauffman Center to the skyscrapers downtown. The storied train station served as the featured landmark in the Chiefs’ posts on social media.

While Kansas City’s decorative preparations for the Wild Card matchup against Miami are a sight to behold, fans who plan to attend Saturday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium should plan to dress for function instead of form.

Red is sure to be the color most in the crowd will wear, but with a predicted high of six degrees, fans could be forgiven for wearing layers of Dolphins aqua, white, or orange underneath their Chiefs attire.

Watch winter storms hit Southern California in these three videos

Snow and hail arrive in the Golden State.

On Feb. 22, the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles issued a rare blizzard warning for Southern California. Forecasts predict heavy snow, possible whiteouts, and severe winds in the mountains near Los Angeles. Official recommendations include avoiding mountain travel and activities, especially on Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th.

Winter weather has already begun affecting neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles. Videos show snow, rain, and hail affecting citizens from Pasadena to the Pauma Valley near San Diego. Excessive precipitation puts many nearby areas at risk for rapid-onset flooding. Witness the beginning of these winter storms in the videos below.

Andrew Rorke, a senior forecaster with the NWS office in Oxnard, told the Los Angeles Times that the storms could be “a snowmaker of the likes we have not seen for many years.” The last time a similar weather warning affected the area was in 1989.

On Highway 76 and Harolds Road in Pauma Valley, snow has already started falling. Forecasters say these conditions could last through the weekend.

Stay safe through the storms by avoiding roads (if possible), preparing for potential power outages, and reading up on more safety tips here.