Bob Kovachick

Bob Kovachick, now retired, was a veteran meteorologist with WNYT-TV, News Channel 13 in Albany.  He worked in the Capital region for more than 40 years.  He joined WTEN-TV in Albany in April 1977.  He moved to WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh for two years.  He returned to Albany and began his career at WNYT-TV in May 1988 as the station’s Chief Meteorologist.  Bob was responsible for preparing and delivering daily weather forecasts for the 5, 5:30, 6 and 11p.m. newscasts.

Bob acquired years of valuable experience in meteorology through employment at the Universal Weather Service in White Plains, NY, WTEN in Albany, and WTAE in Pittsburgh.

In addition to his responsibilities as a meteorologist, Bob frequently speaks to various organizations and spends approximately two days per week visiting youngsters at area schools and discussing the intricacies of meteorology.  A graduate of Lyndon State College in Lyndon, Vermont, Kovachick received his B.S. in Meteorology in 1971.  He has received the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval in Television Weathercasting, and he is a professional member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.