Developing - Minnesota Vikings Stadium Roof Under Strain. Threat Of Collapse During Game, 64K In Attendance!!

Game going on right now, filled to capacity of 64,000.

Up to 14" of snow expected from the biggest snowstorm in the area in two years by the end of gametime.

The teflon roof has had numerous problems in the past during snow events.

From Wiki-

"Five times in the stadium's history, heavy snows or other weather conditions have significantly damaged the roof and in four instances caused it to deflate...

On November 19, 1981, a rapid accumulation of over a foot of snow caused the roof to collapse, requiring it to be re-inflated. It deflated the following winter on December 30, 1982, again because of a tear caused by heavy snow...

In the spring following that same winter, on April 14, 1983, the Metrodome roof deflated because of a tear caused by a late-season heavy snow...

On April 26, 1986, the Metrodome roof suffered a slight tear because of high winds...

A severe winter storm arrived on December 10–11, 2010, with high snow accumulation (more than seventeen inches) and strong winds; those winds made the roof unsafe for the snow removal crew. As the workers were pulled back, the roof was already sagging in the center. On December 12 at about 5:00 a.m., the roof had a catastrophic collapse as three panels tore open...

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Game is broadcast live on FOX now in regional markets.