FOXBOROUGH -- The stinging winds and chilly temps in the area today are ideal for the Patriots as they prepare for Sunday's game in Buffalo.

The forecast for Sunday is a 30-percent chance of snow flurries and winds from the north at 7 mph in Buffalo. The high will be 28 degrees and the low 22. There aren't any snow flurries at Gillette Stadium today, but there are winds whipping around at 13 mph and the windchill is 7 degrees.

"It helps to get us out in the elements so it's not like it's the first time we're dealing with it because the ball does come off your foot a little bit different when it's cold and you have to deal with the wind and stuff like that," Patriots punter Chris Hanson said.  

Last season, the Patriots experienced extreme conditions in Buffalo as gusts up to 60 mph created havoc. Despite the conditions, Hanson had three punts for 135 yards in the 13-0 win and was selected the AFC special teams player of the week.