SRF head of meteorology Bucheli retires, Flury takes over - Blumer also leaves
Thomas Bucheli will retire in mid-2026. SRF has now named his successor: Gaudenz Flury will take over as head of «SRF Meteo» next year. Another team member, Felix Blumer, is also retiring. Blumer will host his final radio broadcast this coming Friday.
Flury, who grew up in Davos GR, has been working for "SRF Meteo" since summer 2012. He previously worked briefly for the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research and for several years at Meteo Switzerland. Flury studied geography with a specialization in climatology and atmospheric physics at the University of Zurich.
Tristan Brenn, Editor-in-Chief CR Video: "I am delighted that in Gaudenz Flury we have found an experienced meteorologist and climate expert from the 'Meteo' team for this challenging role. SRF Meteo' is highly regarded not only for its reliable forecasts and weather warnings, but also as a specialist newsroom for all SRF editorial teams. I wish Gaudenz Flury all the best for his important role from mid-2026."
Gaudenz Flury: "Weather forecasts and everything that goes with them are my great passion. Over the past few years, Thomas has built up a strong team that shapes 'SRF Meteo'. Continuing his work as Editorial Director is an exciting challenge for me, which I approach with great pleasure and respect."
Thomas Bucheli retires in 2026
Thomas Bucheli has worked for SRF since 1992. He took over as head of "SRF Meteo" in 1995. Before joining SRF, the nationally renowned meteorologist worked for six years at the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology and for one year at Meteomedia AG.
It is not yet clear when Thomas Bucheli will present his last program. SRF will provide further information in due course.
Felix Blumer's last show next Friday
In addition to Bucheli, another member of the "Meteo" team, Felix Blumer, is taking his well-deserved retirement. Blumer, who holds a doctorate in natural sciences, has been with "SRF Meteo" since 2004. Previously, he was head of information at the National Alarm Center.
Blumer will host his last show next Friday, October 31, 2025, between 05:30 and 09:40 on the radio stations SRF 1, SRF 3 and SRF Musikwelle.
Felix Blumer: "The last 20 years have been a very exciting time professionally. Thanks to my work at SRF, I've had the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people and I've been to some places I would never have gone otherwise. Since 2012, I've also had the opportunity to set meteorological and climatological highlights with my own 'Die Wetterwoche' (The Weather Week) show on SRF 1 every Sunday morning at 9.15 a.m."
Gregor Sonderegger, Head of Staff at CR Video: "With Felix Blumer, an institution is retiring: his knowledge and enthusiasm for explaining weather topics and weather phenomena to the audience in a clear and colorful way made him a trademark of 'SRF Meteo'. We would simply like to say thank you for over 20 years of weather expertise."
(Source: SRF)
