Emily Wahls
Emily Wahls is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago. She joined the WFLD team in September 2021.
Before coming to Chicago, Emily worked as the chief meteorologist for WILX in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to that, she spent seven years at WLNS, also in Lansing. During her time in Michigan, Emily covered everything from snowstorms and ice storms, to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
She attended Central Michigan University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. In 2023, Emily earned the designation of Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society.
Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband Donnie and daughter Maeve. Together they enjoy cycling, exploring all Chicago has to offer, and being outdoors.
The latest from Emily Wahls
Weekend weather update: Pleasant conditions ahead for the Chicago area
Our next chance of rain arrives on Monday with highs once again near 50 degrees. A much colder airmass will move in on Tuesday with highs only in the upper 30s.
Chicago snow totals: See how much your area got
The Chicago area’s first snowfall of the season is in the books, and it didn’t disappoint.
Chicago weather: Calmer days ahead following first snowfall of the season
Our next chance of rain will arrive on Monday with scattered rain possible and highs in the upper 40s.
Chicago weather: Here comes the snow
Here comes the snow, folks:
Chicago snow timeline: Here's how much will likely fall and when to expect it
Chicagoland will see its first bout of accumulating snow on Thursday. Here's the timeline for how much and when:
Chicago weather: First snowflakes of the season this week
This is your snowy Chicago forecast:
When is it going to snow in Chicago? Likely this week
Most of November has been warmer than average in the Chicago area, but it looks like we’ll get a dose of reality later this week.
Chicago weather: First snowflakes of the season will arrive this week
This is your Chicago (snow!) forecast:
Chicago weather: Isolated showers this weekend, cooldown next week
A small chance of showers will arrive Saturday night into Sunday, but most areas will end up staying dry.
Chicago weather: Mild weekend ahead, showers and snowflakes possible next week
We have a small chance for isolated showers Saturday night into Sunday, but most areas stay dry.