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SRF Meteo's Felix Blumer Retires After 21 Years, Embarks on Extreme Weather Expeditions

After 21 years, Felix Blumer is retiring from SRF 'Meteo'. But he's not done with weather yet – he's trading forecasts for expeditions to the world's most extreme regions.

In the picture I can see these people wearing sweaters are skating on the ice using skis. Here I...
In the picture I can see these people wearing sweaters are skating on the ice using skis. Here I can see ropeway, mountains and the cloudy sky in the background.

SRF Meteo's Felix Blumer Retires After 21 Years, Embarks on Extreme Weather Expeditions

After 21 years of dedicated service, Felix Blumer is set to bid farewell to SRF 'Meteo' this Friday. The popular weather presenter will present his final forecast, marking the end of an era in the world of weather reporting.

Blumer's decision to retire comes primarily due to the stress of shift work. Despite his love for weather forecasting, the irregular hours have taken their toll on his health. In retirement, Blumer plans to pursue his passion for extreme weather regions in a new way. He will accompany tourists on scientific trips to places like Alaska and the Antarctic, exploring the unique weather patterns and phenomena in these remote locations.

Blumer will not be alone in these adventures. His colleague and fellow researcher Jonas Richter will join him on these expeditions. Together, they will explore the winter storm warnings and other extreme weather conditions that these regions are known for.

Felix Blumer's retirement marks the end of an era at SRF 'Meteo'. While he leaves behind the stress of shift work, he embraces a new chapter, sharing his weather expertise with tourists in extreme weather regions. His colleague Jonas Richter will accompany him on these exciting journeys, ensuring that the spirit of weather reporting continues even in the most challenging environments.

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