Off The Radar

We're back for our second episode of season 2. You've seen him on the air, now get to know our newest meteorologist John Burchfield! Plus a surprise guest.

It's been a while but we're back! Join Chris and Ryan as we kick off a new season of Off The Radar. Toledo's only local weather podcast and digital weather show.

It's episode 47 of Off The Radar and we're ready for March Madness. But we're not filling out a basketball bracket, we're doing it Off The Radar style with our top 32 weather terms. See who comes out on top in the 2019 Weather Madness Episode!

It's episode 46 of Off The Radar and we're gearing up for severe weather season. With our first risk of severe storms possible Thursday the team shows you a little insight into how we forecast the storms. Plus Ellyn goes all Oh Hail No on us.

It's Episode 45 and this week marks the first big severe weather outbreak of 2019. We show the damage plus how it compares to an historic outbreak here in our area. Plus we know you're waiting for real spring weather here, we talk about what's ahead in March!

It's episode 44 of Off The Radar and we didn't blow away this past weekend! Amanda Fay joins us as a special guest this week as we look ahead to March. There is a lot going on over the next month plus we play some spring games!

It's episode 43 of Off The Radar and we've got a special guest this week: Steven Jackson! We're bringing traffic and weather together and the puns are flying. The team is getting ready for our spring severe weather special plus Ryan gives a super big rant.

It's Episode 42 of Off The Radar and we're asking you to Be Mine! The team shares their Valentine's Day traditions and thoughts. Plus we look ahead for the rest of the month of February.

It's episode 41 of Off The Radar and you're about to find out why we call this 'Off The Radar'. The team gets a bit sidetracked during today's show as we call out of favorite Super Bowl commercials and even manage some fact or fiction predictions!

It's episode 40 of Off The Radar and we're going LIVE! The team is live for this episode on facebook, answering questions, getting geeky and doing our best to stay warm. Ellyn goes All Hail No on us and we talk about what our favorite things to do are during this historically cold stretch of weather!

It's episode 39 of Off the Radar! This week the team is a little smaller with Chris out of the mix. No worries though as we talk about the biggest snowfall so far this year and if it might drive us to be snowbirds when we retire? Our favorite shows to binge watch plus we remember one of our favorite episodes ever!

It's Episode 38 of Off The Radar and we're celebrating our one year anniversary! We're back from our holiday break and ready to get our geek on. The team reviews their new years resolutions and manage to break some before the end of the show. Plus, 4 things to look forward to in January!

It's episode 37 of Off The Radar! We're remembering some of the best Christmas toys of the past 100 years, plus our chances for a White Christmas this year. The team also picks their favorite episodes from the first year of Off The Radar.

It's Episode 36 of Off The Radar! We gave you a first look at this years winter weather outlook back in August (episode 23). But now that we've officially reached winter we're updating the numbers. Listen for the latest snowfall and temperature predictions!

Episode 35 is coming off that turkey high of Thanksgiving. We're breaking down some of the biggest Great Lakes storms in November history. Plus a preview of our winter weather outlook coming out next week and 4 things to look forward to in December!

It's episode 34 of Off The Radar. Gobble Gobble! Ready for Thanksgiving? We track where some of our favorite food comes from and take on Turkey Day trivia! Plus the team tries beanboozled jelly belly's and you won't want to miss the reactions when we pick the wrong ones!

It's Episode 33 of Off The Radar and we're getting ready for our first snow of the season! Excited? Some of us are. Others...not so much. We'll put the snow under the microscope and debate season taboos.

Episode 31 - It must be the full moon! We're talking the history of modern meteorology with Ben Franklin. We explore how his observations and experiments began weather predictions. The whole team makes a bold forecast for the rest of this year and we look back at one of Ellyn's favorite on-air moments!

Episode 30 - We're all about the changes as fall takes over and winter looms in the not so distant future. How does the recent freeze impact tree colors? We answer your questions on this episode of Off The Radar!

Episode 29 Off The Radar - The temperatures are getting a bit chillier so we're enjoying some FROSTY'S! (Get it? Frost...Frosty. Okay.) We're also talking hurricane Michael and Ryan takes on rapid fire questions!

Episode 28 of Off The Radar - We're listening to you! For the first time ever you can call into our hotline as ask your questions directly to the Off The Radar team. This week we take on a widespread question: What will this winter look like? And does our warm October play a role?

Episode 27 of Off The Radar - A tornado touched down last night in Monroe County. We'll talk how the storm formed and if there could be more severe weather yet this year.

Episode 26 of Off The Radar - We're getting ready for Autumn but what does a hot summer mean for this autumn? Could snow come sooner than normal? Plus we'll take a trip on some of our favorite fall activities.

Episode 25: It's the time of year when our weather typically quiets down locally. But, tropical storms can not only create havocs along the coasts but for us here in Ohio too. The team geeks out about these storms. Plus the heat continues as summer comes to an end.

Episode 24 of Off The Radar has us in the mood for a new season! We're talking end of summer heat and a potential warm autumn ahead. Plus, a surprise delivery!

It's episode 24 of Off The Radar and we're look ahead. WAY ahead. You've ask and we're answering your winter weather outlook questions. How much snow? How cold? Plus, our team is putting on their winter gear!

It's time for episode 22 of OFF THE RADAR! This week we're heading back to school with an episode featuring our newest graphics to keep you ahead of school delays/closings this year. Plus see as we reveal our school photos from when we were kids. Funny. Embarrassing. Cute. It's a bit of everything!

It's an Off The Radar EXTRA! Tuesday's tornado touchdown in Point Place and Oregon lead to a great question: what direction do tornadoes typically follow in northwest Ohio? This one certainly bucked the trend.

Episode 21, it may feel like July but it's actually Christmas! Santa joins us as a guest panel member and we unveil our 'way too early but we're going to do it anyway' winter weather forecast. Plus, do you remember the most popular christmas gifts from 20 years ago? We guess in our trivia segment!

Episode 20 is ready for you! We're talking about a summer transition we're in from a dry and hot past few weeks to a different outlook ahead. Algae on Lake Erie is being watched and we take a short visit to the fairground!

Episode 19 - Summer is really hitting its stride in Toledo! Marathon Classic, Lucas County Fair and the Glass City Balloon Races are just a few of the big events we're talking about. Plus this has been one of the hottest starts to summer!

It's Episode 18 - and it's about to get hot! The whole gang is here and having fun. We talk about record heat ahead plus we go around the world in this weeks weather!

In a first for 'Off The Radar' we are on video! Listen to our podcast here or watch watch the full episode on wtol.com

It's Episode 16 of Off the Radar - Join Chris, Ellyn and Chris as we nerd out about May weather. And Chris goes on a hot rant!

Episode 15 - We're going all over the place in this episode. From a rainy and warm May, to hurricanes and what's ahead for Memorial Day Weekend.

Episode 14 - We're BACK! After a few week break the whole gang is back together. We'll talk spring weather, allergies and just have some fun. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Episode 13- WE WANT SPRING! Let's talk about what's going on with this chilly April weather and when things turn around. Special guest Kelly Heidbreider joins the show and we have our first LIVE audience!

Episode 12 - We geek out as the start of the severe weather season in the Great Lakes started Tuesday. Why does severe weather strike where it does? And we look back at one of the biggest tornado outbreaks in US history that happened on this date in 1974.

Episode 11 -- Chelsea and Chris are on Spring Break but don't worry, Ida fills in and owns this episode! We talk a chilly spring, weather impacts on our traffic, plus Ida shares her Disney internship stories. Enjoy!

Episode 10 on Off The Radar -- We explore when spring will actually arrive and why it may take a while. Chris takes on our rapid fire questions and Ryan rants. Enjoy!

Episode 9 of 'Off The Radar' and we finally catch up with WTOL 11 Chief Meteorologist Robert 'Bobby' Shiels! You don't want to miss all of the stories and experiences in this episode.

Episode 8 - With all the rain lately it's the perfect time to talk river flooding and ice jams. We take you back in time to some of the worst ice jams and the damage they did in our area. Over/Under takes a turn at the end. You'll have to listen to see what we mean. Enjoy!

Episode 7 of 'Off The Radar'. Have you ever read the farmers almanac? We took a look at it. Plus what does the rest of February have in store? Be sure to listen until the end for our over/under segment!

Episode 6 of 'Off The Radar'. What a February it has been so far! Half a foot of snow on the ground and more to come. Plus Space X launches itself into the history books.

Episode 5 of 'Off The Radar'. It's almost Groundhog Day, where a rodent takes over the forecasting for a day. We dive into forecasting folklore and what is actually ahead this February. Snow lovers will like the answers. Welcome our newest 'Off The Radar' member: Chelsea!

Episode 4 of 'Off The Radar'. Our first guest: Jerry Anderson joins us to talk about his experiences in the Blizzard of '78. It may involve a tractor and some felonies. You'll want to listen to this whole episode!

Episode 3 of 'Off The Radar'. This one is all about history. Perhaps the most historic storm in Northwest Ohio history: The Blizzard of '78! Next week marks 40 years since the worst winter storm hit Ohio. Chris, Ryan and Ellyn talk how the storm developed and if it could happen again.

It's the 2nd episode of 'Off The Radar' and we're tracking a winter storm...but that doesn't mean we will see the worst of it here. Ellyn, Chris and Ryan discuss what goes into a winter storm forecast. And that cold snap caused record breaking ice to form of Lake Erie last week. We play over/under on what is in store the rest of the winter.

It's the First episode of our new podcast! Ryan and Chris break down the historic cold start to 2018 and look ahead at what else this winter has in store.