# WGN-TV Chicago Weather

> When in doubt, turn to the WGN-TV Chicago Weather app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wgn.android.weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wgn.android.weather)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wgn.android.weather`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nexstar Inc.
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 336,016
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (2,825 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.604
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2011-06-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wgn.android.weather)
- **Website:** [http://wgntv.com](http://wgntv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WGN-TV Chicago Weather is a Chrome extension that brings the latest forecasts from Chicago's chief meteorologist Tom Skilling and his team to your browser. Access current conditions, station content, and reliable weather insights wherever you go.

Key features include a 250-meter radar (the highest resolution available), future radar to track where severe weather is headed, high-resolution satellite imagery, frequent updates from computer models, hourly and daily forecasts, the ability to save favorite locations, GPS-based location awareness, National Weather Service severe weather alerts, and opt-in push notifications to keep you safe during severe weather.

## Rankings

- #122,903 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.wgn.android.weather.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

WGN Weather app has been praised for its accurate forecasts, severe weather alerts, and customization features. However, recent updates have introduced significant issues such as slow or failed loading, broken location tracking, persistent unwanted notifications, unreliable widget performance, and instability causing frequent app resets. These problems have frustrated many long-term users who previously relied on the app for weather information and alerts, with several expressing dissatisfaction and considering uninstalling until fixes are made.

### Pros

- Generally accurate weather forecasts and radar information.
- Provides severe weather alerts and notifications.
- Customizable radar features and side menu options.
- Preferred over subscription-based apps for local weather.
- Contains video forecasts to watch when the broadcast is unavailable.

### Cons

- Recent updates caused app to frequently fail to load or get stuck on loading screen.
- "Follow me" location feature often not working correctly or defaulting to wrong city.
- App sending excessive, unwanted notifications without easy way to customize or disable them.
- Widget unreliable, often shows stale or no data and rarely displays timely severe weather alerts.
- App crashes or resets when switching screens or after inactivity, requiring restart.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wgn.android.weather)