Mike Brookins
Meteorologist
mbrookins@CNYcentral.com
School: SUNY Brockport
Hometown: Rochester, New York
NBC3 Weather Plus Meteorologist Mike Brookins can be seen on Action News 3 weekend evenings as well as the CW6 News at 10 Saturdays through Wednesdays.
A native of Rochester, Brookins received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from the State University of New York at Brockport. While in college he was involved in Lake Effect Snow research studies and finds forecasting the phenomenon challenging yet exciting. Before becoming part of the NBC 3 Weather Plus Team, Mike worked as a meteorologist at WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WROC Rochester and WOKR in Rochester . He holds an American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Television Broadcasting.
• Year Hired at Channel 3: 2005
• Memorable Story: February 2007 lake effect storm
• Dream Weather Event: To actually witness a tornado in real life (just not too close!)
• Dream Job: Ski Guide
• Role Model: Bill Peterson, meteorologist at WOKR/WHAM in Rochester
• Why I'm a Meteorologist: It is fun yet challenging, every day brings something new
• College: SUNY Brockport
• Hometown: Rochester, New York
• Current Residence: Baldwinsville
• Astrological Sign: Pisces (I love swimming!)
• Family: Wife, two daughters, two golden retrievers (named Radar and Thunder)
• Hobbies: Downhill skiing, mountain biking, in-line skating, home improvement
• Favorite Sports Team: Syracuse Orange, Buffalo Bills
• Favorite Musician or Group: Jimmy Buffett
• Favorite Movie: Twister, Star Wars
• Favorite TV Show: The Biggest Loser (inspires me to exercise and eat healthy)
• Favorite Food: Buffalo chicken wings, Dinosaur BBQ
• Favorite Destination: Onondaga Lake Park
Recent news stories
Last call for the 2008/2009 ski season
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
It is hard to believe winter is over and time is running out for to make your last tracks in the snow.
Ski season goes on despite a really bad week
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ski season goes on despite a really bad week. I will be the first to say that the 10 day period in early to mid-March wasn’t nice for what has been an outstanding winter.
Backyards are green but the slopes are still white
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sure, the trail counts are going down and ski surfaces may not be packed powder any longer, but some of my favorite skiing is still to come.
Spring is here but you wouldn’t know it from the snow
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Spring is here but you wouldn’t know it from the snow. While you backyard might be looking a little green, the white stuff is still holding deep at local resorts.
Spring skiing begins March 1st with mid-winter conditions
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Spring skiing begins March 1st with mid-winter conditions. Not a bare spot on the mountains and trail counts are running high for this time of the year.
Recent sports stories
Local BMXers excited about Olympic debut
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
BMX racers range in age from three to over seventy. Attendance in the sport peaked back in the 1980s, but over the past few years has seen a resurgence which is certain to continue after the Games.
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