Nic Merianos
Our Chief Meteorologist Nic Merianos is certified through the American Meteorological Society.
Nic joins our team from Tampa, Florida, where he proudly delivered the weather to viewers for three years as a meteorologist. While in Tampa, Merianos was recognized for his severe weather coverage, earning four regional awards during that time. Prior to that, Nic spent time forecasting the weather from Denver, Colorado and across the Northeast, where he was born and raised.
Weather has always been a passion for him ever since he was a little kid, sparked by severe weather and powerful winter storms. Merianos later earned his degree in Atmospheric Science from Northern Vermont University.
Nic joins us with a unique background that goes beyond the weather. He spent six years as a trained firefighter in the Northeast and holds both firefighting and wildland fire certifications. This experience places Merianos in a unique perspective for us to speak intelligently on the science behind our wildfires.
Nic also holds a pilot license for single-engine aircraft. When he is not at work, he enjoys flying around the area, soaking in all the views that our beautiful area has to offer.
He also enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking.
You can catch his First Alert forecasts on CBS Sacramento and on the CW weeknights, during our 4, 5, 6, 10 & 11 pm newscasts.
