Big difference between the pitches though as KCOM has under soil heating so the pitch shouldn't be frozen and would think the pitch at caravan park will almost certainly be frozen in places hence concern for player welfare.

Though if the temps are not any higher tomorrow night it certainly could be classed as not putting player welfare first.

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The pitch might be playable and the walkways safe, but as I get older watching rugby in arctic conditions becomes less and less appealing!
Let's play them midweek in Summer with Danny Houghton back!

Same. Getting fed up of shivering all the way through a match at Kcom.

As things stand the M62 is closed and other travel is seriously affected.

Consideration must surely go to how Warrington and their fans can get here safely and also get home tomorrow night after the game?

As long as the team can get across I doubt whether the powers that be will give a monkey's about travelling supporters.

No doubt the consideration for fans attending the game come way down the list compared to Sky having a live game to show.
I know the club will have corporates booked in, etc, but it's going to be a pretty miserable night if it's as cold as it is at the moment.

Currently forecast to be dry but feeling like minus six degrees with gusts of around 30mph.

Not going to be a classic game, lets face it.

The forecast is pretty similar to Leeds who have already postponed their game and who also have undersoil heating. Leeds will get an advantage ahead of next week game with a week to prepare and recover from injuries.

People stranded in their cars on the M62 near Saddleworth overnight - surely its not safe for Warrington fans and team to travel?

Quote: ComeOnYouUll "Currently forecast to be dry but feeling like minus six degrees with gusts of around 30mph. Not going to be a classic game, lets face it. The forecast is pretty similar to Leeds who have already postponed their game and who also have undersoil heating. Leeds will get an advantage ahead of next week game with a week to prepare and recover from injuries.'" Don't think Leed's under soil heating has worked for ages. The M62 is still closed because of high winds and wagons blowing over https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-9043676

Quote: ComeOnYouUll "Currently forecast to be dry but feeling like minus six degrees with gusts of around 30mph. Not going to be a classic game, lets face it. The forecast is pretty similar to Leeds who have already postponed their game and who also have undersoil heating. Leeds will get an advantage ahead of next week game with a week to prepare and recover from injuries.'" Don't think Leed's under soil heating has worked for ages. The M62 is still closed because of high winds and wagons blowing over https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... -1-9043676

According to someone on the Warrington forum, their team is already in Hull (possibly having come over by rail).

Pitch inspection this morning apparently.

WarringtonRL tweet: TRAVEL UPDATE: The club is aware of the current closure of sections of the M62. We are monitoring the situation and will keep travelling supporters updated once we have more information.

And snow forecast on the bbc weather site at 21:00 in Hull.

Hull FC can confirm that tonight’s fixture against Warrington Wolves is expected to go ahead as planned at the KCOM Stadium, kick off 7:45pm.

The club have been working closely with the Stadium Management Company throughout the week in preparation for the game, with the pitch and surrounding areas at the stadium not a concern.

Hull FC have also been in dialogue with Warrington Wolves, the RFL and Sky Sports with all parties keen for the game to go ahead as planned.

Due to the recent adverse weather conditions, it is the advice of both clubs that any supporters looking to travel any distance to the game that they allow extra time and take additional care on the roads.

The clubs are aware of the current closure of sections of the M62 and are monitoring the situation with the Highways Agency, whilst the majority of routes in Hull and the surrounding area are clear.

It is advised that supporters also keep themselves updated on highways closures/re-openings by checking online and social media.

Warrington Wolves’ official supporters coaches are still scheduled to leave the Halliwell Jones Stadium at 3:30pm.