Top California TV forecaster suddenly vanished off the air. Now he’s revealed what happened

A beloved Bay Area weatherman vanished from the airwaves earlier this month, and now he’s finally sharing the story behind his sudden absence.

For over two decades, Spencer Christian, 78, has been a trusted presence at KGO-TV, guiding viewers through the weather each afternoon at 4 and 6pm since 1999.

Over the weekend, Spencer Christian turned to Facebook to share a heartfelt life update with his followers. ABC

But his familiar forecasts abruptly stopped, leaving viewers wondering what had happened to the well-known forecaster.

Over the weekend, Christian took to Facebook to share a heartfelt life update with his followers.

“On February 9, I underwent open-heart surgery to repair my mitral valve and tricuspid valve, correct arrhythmia, and install a pacemaker. After a 6-day stay in the hospital, I was discharged, and I am now recovering in the comfort of home,” he wrote.

Christian, 78, has been guiding viewers through the weather each afternoon at 4 and 6pm since 1999. Facebook / @Spencer Christian

He also told fans to expect him back on the air in April if there are no complications.

“My strength, energy, and appetite are improving slowly but surely; and the next 2 to 3 weeks are expected to bring more rapid gains. In fact, I am already doing light-to-moderate exercises at home to rebuild my strength, stamina, and flexibility,” Christian explained, adding that he is very grateful to his colleagues, family, and friends.

“I have never felt more loved, or more blessed than you have made me feel with your heartwarming expressions of love, concern, and well wishes.”