The 49ers will play the Seahawks, a team they have already beaten twice this season, in the NFL's super wild-card weekend.San Francisco, a trendy pick to challenge for the 2023 Super Bowl, should feel confident in its ability to earn a clean sweep over its NFC West divisional rival. It wouldn't nece sarily take an act of God for Seattle to beat the 49ers, but there's a reason the home team opens as a 9.5-point favorite.That said, the Seahawks may get just that when the game kicks off on Saturday: The forecast calls for heavy rain in Santa Clara, Calif., Matthew Spencer Men Jersey on Saturday, including when the game kicks off. Whether San Francisco can hold off the 7-seed Seahawks in sloppy conditions remains to be seen and adds an additional level of intrigue to the game.With that, The Sporting News looks at Saturday's forecast between the 49ers and Seahawks:MORE: Rain is going to play a factor in the 49ers' home game vs. the Seahawks. The has a 100 percent chance of rain on Saturday in Santa Clara, home of Levi's Stadium. The high for the day is 58 degrees Fahrenheit, while the low is 49 degrees.The latest forecast has rain stopping at 11 a.m. PT (2 p. Slater Koekkoek Women Jersey m. ET) with more resuming later in the day. Kickoff for the wild-card game is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Here's Weather.com's for Levi's Stadium between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET (1 p.m. and 2 p.m. local time):Temperature: 56 degrees Fahrenheit (4 p.m.) to 54 degrees (5 p.m.)Chance of rain: 90 percent (4 p.m. ET) to 86 percent (5 p.m. ET)Winds: SW to WSW at 7 mphA suming the game takes three hours from opening kickoff to final whistle, then the chances of rain will max out at 69 percent at 7 p.m. ET, with temperatures dropping to roughly 53 degrees in Santa Clara.Cold and rainy conditions aren't fun to play in, with players needing to wear weatherproof gear to remain warm while not on the field. The rainy conditions could also result in players slipping on the turf at Levi's Stadium, as well as an increase in dropped pa ses, muffed punts, fumbles and other turnover-potential plays.LIVE:San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan isn't downplaying the impact the weather can have on Saturday's game, either:I always think bad weather slows the game down and equalizes stuff, but when its one game, three and a half hours in the playoffs, I look at all games as equal, Shanahan told reporters on Thursday. I know were favored, I know what people say, but this is the NFL and this is the playoffs and last time we played them, it came down to last po se sion, Vincent Lecavalier Kids Jersey I expect it to be the same.MORE: The 49ers need only look to Week 1 of this season to remember the last time weather played a factor in a lo s. They at Chicago's Soldier Field to the Bears, who would go on to claim the top pick of the 2023 NFL Draft with a 3-14 record.Trey Lance, who opened the season as the 49ers' starter, completed 13 of 28 pa ses for 164 pa ses and an interception in that game. He also lost a fumble while receiver Deebo Samuel committed another that was recovered by San Francisco.The 49ers perhaps can take le sons from that game. Or they can once again fall victim to factors outside their control. Only time will tell.MORE: Update 1: The rain is already falling heavy at Levi's Stadium, which has a tarp over the field to protect playing conditions for as long as po sible. Local meteorologists Steve Wyche and Matt Maiocco have reported on the scene about the conditions in Santa Clara:The meteorologists were on point in The Bay. It is raining. It is windy. It is not football weather. Steve Wyche (@wyche89) The mood is pretty irie despite the rain. Bob is playing over Brett Howden Women Jersey the PA system during the downpour Steve Wyche (@wyche89) Live weather update: Be safe out there. Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) Update 2: The planned flyover for Saturday's game has been canceled due to the weather:Due to the weather, todays flyover has been cancelled. Santa Clara Police (@SantaClaraPD) Update 3: The rain has stopped in Santa Clara, and the grounds crew at Levi's Stadium has removed the tarp from the field, which is in good condition.Moreover, Maiocco says winds have blown the storm past the area faster than anticipated, resulting in better weather conditions for now.The rain has stopped at Levis Stadium and the tarp is coming off the field. Its expected to start again later but not as heavy as this morning. Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) Hell of a job by grounds crew. The field is firm and dry for now. Asked a couple guys who have tested it and said its in great condition. Could change for sure but right now field not an i sue. and 49ers at 1:30 on Ian Furne s (@IanFurne sSea) Weatherman with another live Louis Domingue Women Jersey update from Levis Stadium 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) Update 4: As of 2:36 p.m. ET, light rain has once again started to fall at Levi's Stadium. No word on whether the tarp will be brought back out (or if the rainfall will nece sitate that).Light rain staring to fall here at Levi's Stadium and not much wind a couple hours before the and 49ers kick off Wild Card weekend. John Boyle (@johnpboyle) Update 5: As we near kickoff, rain continues to fall steadily in Santa Clara. However, as of a couple hours ago, the field still remained in good shape. We'll see if it deteriorates at all once the game gets underway and cleats start flying.Hell of a job by grounds crew. The field is firm and dry for now. Asked a couple guys who have tested it and said its in great condition. Could change for sure but right now field not an i sue. and 49ers at 1:30 on Ian Furne s (@IanFurne sSea)