Lightning Stadium Series forecast: a surprisingly cold Tampa night for outdoor hockey

Forecasters expect Sunday’s Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium to be unusually cold for Tampa, with puck drop in the upper 30s to around 40°F and the potential for a dry, low-humidity air that helps ice conditions. A temperature-controlled tent and dew-point management aim to minimize frost; no major precipitation is anticipated, though some models hint at a slim chance of snow flurries if a stronger eastward storm develops. Overall, it could be one of the coldest Feb. 1 outings in the area, a rare win for outdoor hockey in Tampa Bay.