Peter Hall
Meteorologist
phall@CNYcentral.com
School: Cornell University
Hometown: Merrick, New York
Peter Hall is the NBC3 Weather Plus Meteorologist for Today in Central New York and Live at Noon each weekday.
Peter is an AMS certified meteorologist and joined NBC 3 Weather Plus in 1995. Peter worked as a meteorologist for WICB-TV in Ithaca. Peter graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in meteorology and atmospheric sciences, so he is familiar with the unique weather conditions in Central New York. In addition, Peter also forecasts and broadcasts the weather for numerous cities across the United States and Canada.
• Year Hired at Channel 3: 1995
• Memorable Story: Labor Day Storm
• Memorable Interview: Frankenstein
• Dream Interview: Paul McCartney
• Role Model: My Father
• Why I'm a Meteorologist: I always knew I wanted to be a meteorologist. However, it wasn't until college that I narrowed my search to being a weather forecaster for televsion, radio, and the internet. I loved forecasting the weather and talking about the weather, so it seemed like a good fit.
• College: Cornell University
• Hometown: Merrick, New York
• Astrological Sign: Virgo
• Family: wife Rebecca, daughter Julianna, sister Jennifer
• Hobbies: Playing Basketball, Golf, Drums, Guitars, Writing Music
• Favorite Sports Team: New York Mets
• Favorite Musician or Group: The Beatles
• Favorite TV Show: Good Eats
• Favorite Food: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
• Favorite Destination: Ithaca
• Favorite Restaurants: Alto Cinco's, Aladdin's, Brooklyn Pickle, Pascale's
Recent news stories
Winter weather awareness week – Day 5
Friday, October 30, 2009
A winter storm warning is issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, heavy sleet or any combination of heavy precipitation with strong wind, is imminent or occurring.
Winter weather awareness week – Day 4
Thursday, October 29, 2009
A number of different factors work together to produce floods in winter.
Winter weather awareness week – Day 3
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Heavy accumulations of ice can bring down trees and power lines as well as topple utility poles and communication towers. Ice can disrupt communications and power for days while utility companies repair extensive damage. Even small accumulations of ice can be extremely dangerous to motorists and pedestrians. Bridges and overpasses are particularly dangerous because they freeze before other surfaces.
Winter weather awareness week – Day 2
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Heavy snow can immobilize a region and paralyze a city.
Winter weather awareness week – Day 1
Monday, October 26, 2009
One of the key lessons from natural disasters over the last several years is that individuals must be prepared to deal with the effects of hazardous weather conditions.
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