Dylan Dreyer Announces Departure from Weekend Today After Nine Years to Focus on Family

After a remarkable nine-year run as the meteorologist on NBC’s Weekend Today, Dylan Dreyer has revealed that she is stepping away from the show to spend more time with her family. Dreyer, who joined NBC News in 2012, made the emotional announcement during Saturday’s show, marking her last appearance on the weekend edition of the program.

Dreyer, who became a familiar face to weekend viewers, reflected on her time with the show, saying, “I started in September of 2012 and got married in October, so in the time I’ve been on Weekend Today, I’ve gotten married and had three sons.” The meteorologist, who has had a successful career with NBC News, expressed that while she will miss Weekend Today, her priorities have shifted toward her family. Dreyer mentioned that it had become difficult to maintain the demanding schedule of working six days a week, but she emphasized that stepping away from the weekend edition was a bittersweet decision.

“I really don’t think I can do six days a week anymore, but I really don’t want to step away,” Dreyer said, acknowledging the challenges of balancing her career with her growing family. She will continue her work as a co-host on Third Hour Today alongside Craig Melvin, Chanel Jones, and Al Roker, maintaining her role during the weekdays.

During her final weekend appearance, Dreyer was greeted with a heartfelt montage of her most memorable moments on the show. Reflecting on her time with Weekend Today, she shared, “Just thinking about everything I’ve been through and everything I’ve done on the show makes me feel really amazing.”

Dreyer’s decision to step down from the weekend program is motivated by her desire to spend more time with her husband, Brian Fichera, and their three young boys. Dreyer expressed her gratitude to NBC for the opportunity, tweeting, “I’m so grateful they took a chance on me. I’ll miss Saturday Today, but I’ll still see you all on the Third Hour Monday through Friday.”

Her fans expressed their appreciation for her many years of service on Weekend Today, with many sharing their support on social media. Dreyer’s warm and engaging presence on the show has made her a beloved figure among viewers, and while her weekend role is coming to an end, she will continue to be a staple on weekdays with Third Hour Today.

Dreyer’s departure highlights the increasing importance of work-life balance, especially for working mothers, and her decision serves as a reminder of the importance of family, even for those in high-profile careers. Fans of Dreyer can continue to see her on weekdays, but her absence from the weekend show will surely be felt.