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Fair Weather Friends

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WNUR's favorite friends bring a look at national storm systems and upcoming weather in Evanston/Chicago.

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Apr 24, 2026

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Episodes

April 24, 2026 - We Have Bermuda Triangle at Home?! 24.04.2026

This has been the rainiest start to spring in Chicago’s history. But that’s not the only wild water-related fact Juliet Allan has for you today. Stay tuned to find out what’s in store for next week’s weather and uncover a mysterious phenomenon within our very own Lake Michigan.

Costumes, Raincoats, and Jackets: Halloweekend's Weather Forecast 31.10.2025

It’s officially Halloween! Will the weather this Halloweekend be as spooky and haunting as the holiday? Here’s Ella Alexander for Fair Weather Friends.

A Cold Front Row Seat 17.10.2025
May 9, 2025 - Spurious Springs and Swimsuit Season 07.05.2025

It seems like the fake springs are over and the real spring is upon us. Ilse von Heimburg has the all the sunshine and more for this week’s Fair Weather Friends.

April 25, 2025 - Only April Fools Think It's Officially Spring 25.04.2025

Did anyone get caught in that flash storm today? I did(n’t) and so did reporter Georgia Kerrigan. If you’ve been just as concerned about all this rain as she has, listen in for this week’s Fair Weather Friends.

April 17, 2025 - Blackbird Bound 17.04.2025

Spring in Chicago is doing what it does best: keeping us on our toes. But there’s one consistent sign letting us know that spring is upon us: the infamous red-winged blackbird. But are these flying foes all that vicious? Or are they just misunderstood? Juliet Allan has the weather.

February 21, 2025 - Arctic blasts, the body, and the brain 21.02.2025

If last week has you feeling like you can’t take winter anymore, there’s a bright side. Cold weather benefits your mind and body, even if it doesn’t feel it. Juliet Allan has the weather.

February 14, 2025 - Valentine's Day Vortex 15.02.2025

It’s February 14th and everything is red, pink, and deliciously chocolatey — what’s not to love? Oh yeah, the weather. Here’s Gabby Shell with our weekly edition of Fair Weather Friends.

February 7, 2025 - Touchdown temperatures: A look at past and present Super Bowl weather 08.02.2025

With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, Ilse von Heimburg gives us a look into the weather conditions of past and present games for Fair Weather Friends.

January 31, 2024 - A Cold Season…and Cold Season 31.01.2025

The average temperature in Chicago has finally crawled its way back from the negatives. But even though the weather has warmed up, there’s still a kind of cold that’s sticking around. Find out more in this week’s episode of Fair Weather Friends. Juliet Allan reports.

January 24, 2025 - It's cold. Again. 24.01.2025

It’s hard to notice much else going with the weather when it seems to boil down to one simple characteristic: cold. Reporter Georgia Kerrigan fills us in on what we haven’t noticed with our hoods up and scarves over our eyes.

November 7, 2024 - Daylight saving time is here—but what are we saving, exactly? 07.11.2024

The clocks turned back last Sunday, and it 5 p.m. now feels like midnight. Why you may ask? Here’s Ilse von Heimburg with the answer, and more, for Fair Weather Friends.

October 31, 2024 - The Windy City 31.10.2024

Chicago has long been known as the Windy City, but where does that nickname come from? Bazil Frueh finds out in this week’s Fair Weather Friends.

October 24, 2024 - Spookiness is in the air 18.10.2024

As fall sets into full swing, the weather is playing its own tricks this Halloween season. Here’s Anavi Prakash with the latest episode of Fair Weather Friends.

October 18, 2024 - The threat to sweater weather 18.10.2024

The cooling fall temperatures are about to rise again, with sunny conditions this weekend. The fluctuating temps are posing a threat to a classic fall phenomenon: sweater weather. Here’s Anavi Prakash on this week’s Fair Weather Friends.

October 11, 2024 - Northern lights, lightning and the thunder 11.10.2024

This week has felt a lot like a late summer, but get ready for more days that actually feel like fall. I have the weather.

October 11, 2024 - Get your flu shots, kids: Fall weather is upon us 11.10.2024

As temperatures start to cool, viruses and illnesses start to heat up. Ilse von Heimburg has a word on the weather in this week’s edition of Fair Weather Friends.

May 24, 2024 - Good Day Sunshine 24.05.2024

There’s now sunshine for you to gaze at out of the window of your exam room! Want to know a little more about the weather? Alyssa Rubin has the story

May 10, 2024 - Sunny Daze 11.05.2024

The weather this week is going to be changing a lot. Who’s surprised? But, among some clouds and rain, there will still be those few precious sunny days. While the sun is out, it’s important to make the most of them. Find out why in this week’s episode of Fair Weather Friends. Juliet Allan reports.

May 3rd, 2024 03.05.2024

Even if you’re going through a lot this quarter, at least the weather’s great! Francesco Thorik-Saboia has the story.

April 26, 2024 - April showers unwilling to make way for May flowers 27.04.2024

This spring quarter weather has been about as predictable as whether or not I’ll be dropping any classes after all these midterms. Is the sun planning to stick around any time soon? Georgia Kerrigan has the weekend’s weather.

April 19, 2024 - Floriculture and Flexible Temperatures 19.04.2024

We, as humans, tend to prefer warmth and sun over rain and windchill. It turns out that a certain special plant has its temperature inclinations as well.

April 12, 2024 - A (near) total eclipse at the Arch 13.04.2024

This week was a special one. Not only did we get some sunny weather, but we also got to observe a near-total eclipse at the Arch. Besides that, this week has some more back-and-forth weather conditions in store for us, so buckle in! Juliet Allan has the weather.

April 5, 2024 - April showers…and sun and freezing rain and clouds and more showers 06.04.2024

Happy spring quarter everyone! With a chilly first couple weeks in the books, what’s in store for the rest of April? Plus, a rundown on the rapidly approaching allergy season. Juliet Allan has the weather.

March 1, 2024 - Snow, Sun, and Tornados! Oh My! 02.03.2024

Last week we were hit with everything from snow days to beach days and even a tornado warning! Let’s see whats coming up next on this week’s episode of Fair Weather Friends. Alyssa Rubin has the story.

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