Thought the snow was bad in the UK? Have a look at Colorado, where the United States defeated Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier during a snowstorm which has prompted demands for a replay.
Fifa are now studying the Costa Rican football federation's protest after they contested the "physical integrity" of players and officials was affected, "ball movement became impossible" and pitch markings were not visible in Friday's encounter at Commerce City.
Geoff Cameron of the United States helps a member of the ground staff
The federation has also called for referee Joel Aguilar, of El Salvador, to be punished for allowing the match to proceed.
U.S. captain Clint Dempsey scored in the 16th minute to lift his team to second place in the six-team CONCACAF region qualifying group after two matches, with the top three teams qualifying directly for Brazil 2014 while the fourth-placed team will face New Zealand in a playoff. Costa Rica are bottom.
USA vs Costa Rica
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(01 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: A large United States flag is stretched out by fans to celebrate a goal as United States players return to kickoff position during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(02 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Herculez Gomez #9 of the United States sends a corner kick toward the goal as snow falls during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(03 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(04 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(05 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States and defender Michael Umana #4 of Costa Rica look to gain control of the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(06 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Snow is cleared from the pitch as the first half comes to an end during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(07 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Defender Clarence Goodson #21 of the United States attempts a head-in on a corner kick among a crowd of Costa Rican defenders during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(08 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Graham Zusi #19 of the United States heads the ball under pressure during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(09 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Jermaine Jones #13 and defender Cristian Gamboa #2 of Costa Rica battle for possession during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(10 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans of the United States national soccer team cheer as time runs out on a snowy night during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(11 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: A large United States flag is stretched out by fans to celebrate a goal as forward Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States returns to kickoff position during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(12 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans of the United States national soccer team cheer as time runs out on a snowy night during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(13 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(14 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans endure wind and snow before a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(15 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans endure wind and snow before a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(16 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Goalkeeper Keilor Navas #1 of Costa Rica signals to his team during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(17 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States lays on the ground after being tripped during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(18 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United states falls to the ground after being tripped up by defender Michael Umana #4 of Costa Rica as midfielder Michael Barrantes #11 of Costa Rica moves on the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(19 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(20 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Herculez Gomez #9 of the United States and defender Michael Umana #4 of Costa Rica collide during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(21 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: A fan of the United States national team is covered in snow during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match against Costa Rica at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(22 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(23 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Defender Omar Gonzalez #3 of the United States heads the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(24 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(25 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States reacts after drawing a fowl during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(26 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Jermaine Jones #13 of the United States and midfielder Ariel Rodriguez #13 of Costa Rica battle for the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(27 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(28 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Jermaine Jones #13 of the United States and midfielder Ariel Rodriguez #13 of Costa Rica battle for the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(29 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Herculez Gomez #9 of the United States smiles after his teammate scored the loan goal in the game during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(30 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Defender Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States battles defender Bryan Oviedo #8 of Costa Rica during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(31 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: An overhead shows snow continuing to fall during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(32 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Event staff clear snow near the corner of the field even as play continues in the snow during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(33 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Fans of the United States national team cheer, wave a flag, and sing as snow falls during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(34 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States and Costa Rica midfielder Diego Calvo #16 of Costa Rica track the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(35 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States dribbles the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(36 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Forward Herculez Gomez #9 of the United States tracks the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(37 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: Geoff Cameron of the United States helps push snow by pushing on the back of an event staff person as he clears snow from midfield during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Costa Rica v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier(38 of38)
COMMERCE CITY, CO - MARCH 22: midfielder Michael Barrantes #11 of Costa Rica and midfielder Clint Dempsey #8 of the United States battle for control of the ball during a FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier match between Costa Rica and United States at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on March 22, 2013 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Americans certainly put Nottingham Forest's ground staff to shame (even if it was 17 years ago)...