University of Illinois scientists explain how weather systems caused the 1967 ice bowl and 1988 fog bowl and other historic football games.

In a typical November, Champaign-Urbana receives just under an inch of snow. In 2025, it received several inches more.

On the show this time, we’re enjoy the winter weather! Songs about wintery outdoor activities, the snow, and cold temperatures as well as tunes about keeping warm when winter winds blow. We’ll hear from Lena Horne, Connie Russell, Esquivel, Bing Crosby, and more!

Forecasters are predicting up to eight inches of snow to fall in the Champaign-Urbana area beginning late Friday evening through much of the day Saturday.

Accumulation will likely range from a dusting in southern Champaign County to up to five inches in parts of Ford County.