Hey TODAY show watchers are you wondering where your favorite weatherman Al Roker has been this week? Noticed a little less sunshine in your morning broadcasts? Well don't worry your weather-loving pal is totally fine! No need to panic it's actually all good news.
Vacation Mode Activated! Al Roker Taking a Well-Deserved Break from TODAY Show Duties
Yep you guessed it Al Roker is simply on vacation! That's right he is taking some much-needed time off. No illness no injury just a good old-fashioned break. Turns out Al had this planned for a while. As TODAY co-anchor Craig Melvin pointed out last week Al was practically glowing with pre-vacation excitement.
During a segment about groundhogs Craig even joked "He's on fire because he's off next week for vacation." Al happily confirmed "That's right!" with a big grin. So rest assured folks Al is not battling any storms just soaking up some sunshine somewhere else.
Could Granddaughter Sky Fill In? The Adorable Roker Family Legacy Continues

Speaking of sunshine wouldn't it be adorable if Al's granddaughter Sky filled in for him while he is gone? Remember when she made her TODAY show debut back in October 2024? She was a natural! Sky totally charmed everyone when she visited with her mom Courtney Al's daughter to promote their father-daughter cookbook Al Roker's Recipes to Live By.
With a name like Sky maybe this little one has some weather forecasting skills in her genes. It would be the cutest thing ever to see her give us the weather report. Okay maybe not this week but who knows for the future? The Roker family seems to have on-air talent running deep!
Family Joy! Daughter Leila Roker Gets Engaged in Romantic Venice Proposal

And speaking of family celebrations there's even more good news for the Rokers! Al's daughter Leila who is a journalist based in Paris just got engaged! Her boyfriend of seven years Sylvain Gricourt popped the question in Venice Italy talk about romantic!
Proud dad Al couldn't contain his excitement and shared the happy news on Instagram. He wrote "Well it is now official. [Sylvain Gricourt] has proposed to my little girl @leilaroker in the romantic city of Venice. We could not be happier and look forward to planning for these two wonderful young folks coming together.” He even included some sweet photos of the proposal and Leila's stunning pear-cut diamond ring. So sweet!
Leila also shared her joy on her own post saying it was the "most amazing surprise trip to Venice." Al's wife Deborah Roberts also welcomed Sylvain to the family with a joyful comment "We could not be happier and more joyful!!!! Welcome to the family Sylvain! Now let’s plan a wedding!” It sounds like wedding bells will be ringing for the Roker family soon and it is definitely a reason to celebrate.
Just a Vacation This Time! No Need for Health Concerns About Al Roker's Absence

For those who might be a little extra worried about Al's absence it is important to remember he has taken time off from TODAY in the past due to health reasons. Back in 2022 he was hospitalized with blood clots which meant he missed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in ages. He also had a knee replacement surgery in 2023 which required another leave.
But this time thankfully it is nothing like that. It's just a vacation a well-deserved break for a hardworking and beloved weatherman. Al has not shared where he is vacationing this week but judging by his smile before he left it's safe to assume he is having a fantastic time somewhere relaxing and recharging.
Al Roker: Taking a Break But We'll See Him Back on TODAY Soon!

So there you have it no need to worry about Al Roker's whereabouts. He is simply enjoying some time off probably relaxing and celebrating his daughter's engagement. He'll be back on TODAY before you know it bringing his usual cheer and weather wisdom to our mornings. In the meantime let's all send good wishes to Al and the whole Roker family and maybe even dream of our own relaxing vacations!
Things Al Roker is NOT Doing This Week (Because He's on Vacation!)
- Delivering your daily weather forecast on TODAY.
- Banering with Dylan Dreyer about crazy weather stories.
- Sharing adorable moments with his granddaughter Sky on air.
- Running into the studio with a last-minute weather update.
- Making us all smile with his infectious energy every morning.