# WGN-TV Chicago Weather

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id447145667](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id447145667)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id447145667`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tribune Broadcasting Company
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (532 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.604
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2011-07-12
- **Size:** 246 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wgn-tv-chicago-weather/id447145667)
- **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 brings the trusted forecasts and current conditions from Chicago's weather team to your Chrome browser. Access high-resolution radar, future radar, satellite imagery, and frequent updates on current conditions for Chicago, wherever you go.

Key features include mobile-friendly access to station content, 250 meter radar, future radar, GPS-based current location, saved locations, severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service, and optional push alerts to stay safe in severe weather. Daily and hourly forecasts are updated hourly from computer models to keep you up to date.

## Rankings

- #88,104 — Overall

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app for still-accurate radar/forecast and some positive UI/map updates, but the feedback centers on intrusive ads that disrupt usage, occasional data timing issues, and UI clutter after updates. A few reviews note branding/alerts inconsistencies. Overall, ad-heavy changes are the dominant pain point, while data accuracy and layout improvements are the main positives.

### Pros

- Still accurate radar and forecast.
- Positive update: clearer layout with color index on top.
- Map layers are easier to customize.
- Overlays and ability to view/select individual weather elements on the map.
- Longstanding Chicago weather credibility from the data.

### Cons

- Intrusive full-screen and autoplay video ads that interrupt usage.
- Ads disrupt navigation and frequently block radar/forecast screens.
- Radar timing/real-time updates can lag behind actual conditions.
- UI clutter and reduced map readability after updates (large ads, smaller map, crowded controls).
- Alerts branding inconsistencies and outdated references (missing watch/warning outlines; Tom Skilling references).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id447145667)