Emmy award-winning Jeff Ranieri is NBC Bay Area’s Chief Meteorologist and appears on NBC Bay Area Monday through Friday at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. He currently holds the American Meteorological Seal of Approval.
Forecasting the complex microclimates of the Bay Area is one of Jeff's main passions as temperatures in a 35-mile radius can range from 50° to 100°.
He's also become well-known for his personality-driven live remote forecasts from events and locations all over the Bay Area. A few notables…Golfing on Pebble Beach & sliding on the ice with Kristi Yamaguchi. He also managed to turn sports into weather while covering the San Francisco Giants 2010 quest for the World Series Championship.
Jeff also enjoys getting involved in the community. Currently, he's working with "Fly" Fresh Lifelines For Youth, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley, SF Project Open Hand, San Francisco SPCA "Clear The Shelters Event", Safeway Holiday Food Drive & Silicon Valley's CAMP / AREAA Annual Holiday Charity Fundraiser.
In addition to serving as the Chief Meteorologist and occasional live feature reporting, Jeff has also served as the "Olympic Zone" host during the London, Sochi, Rio & PyeongChang games. Taking fans to some of the top stories and highlights during the half-hour shows.
After joining NBC Bay Area, Jeff has also continued contributing to NBC Network coverage which included the tsunami warning for the entire West Coast, heading back East to track Hurricane Irene and most recently reporting on the 6.0 Napa Earthquake.
Before joining NBC Bay Area, Jeff was based in New York City with NBC News, where he worked as a correspondent for NBC News & MSNBC and served as the Weekend Today Show Meteorologist and Early Today. He has covered a wide range of major weather events from the studio and from the field, including Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi and historic Midwest flooding. Jeff also traveled to Torino and Beijing to cover the 2006 and 2008 Olympic Games.
Prior to joining NBC Network in 2004, Jeff was a Meteorologist at KCRA-TV in Sacramento and has also worked in Oregon and Florida as a Meteorologist, Reporter and Anchor. Connect with Jeff on Facebook & Twitter.
The Latest
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Forecast: Updated rain timeline
Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri has all the details on the heavy Friday rain and what’s ahead this weekend in your Microclimate Forecast.
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Another Bay Area Storm This Weekend: Rain and Snow Forecast
Another storm with the possibility of snow in low-elevation areas is set to sweep across the Bay Area this weekend following several days of dry and chilly weather.
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Forecast: Series of Bay Area Storms Continue
The parade of storms slamming the Bay Area is expected to continue Friday and into next week. Here’s a look at what to expect, the storm’s timeline and a breakdown of any weather alerts.
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What is an atmospheric river? Here's what to know
Atmospheric rivers, described as “rivers in the sky,” tend to produce heavy rain and snow. Here’s what to know about them.
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Why California Wildfire Activity Had Major Drop
The California wildfire season this year is looking much different than the past several years.
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Climate in Crisis: Increasing Drought, La Niña & Rain Outlook
We’re all looking and wanting anything that looks like a “normal” rain season but that may not be in the cards for us over the next several months.
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Mosquito Days Increasing as Climate Changes
Have you been bitten by a mosquito lately or do you see them sticking around even longer in your neighborhood? It’s a trend that’s been slowly rising over the past 10 years in the Bay Area.
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Fire Season Seeing Major Drop in Acres Burned
Good news to report when it comes to our fire season so far this year.
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Why London Reaches Hottest Ever 104° and Changing Climate Extremes
In case you missed it, London reached a dangerous 104 degrees Tuesday, making it the hottest day ever for parts of the United Kingdom. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri explains why.
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Warmer Air Increasing Thunderstorm Potential
As our climate changes, warming temperatures is increasing thunderstorm potential for parts of the United Sates.
