Lee Goldberg
Lee's curiosity about weather began at age twelve, when he built his first "Weather Center" out of shoe boxes and milk cartons. By age fourteen, he was broadcasting his first weather reports to his hometown of Canton, Massachusetts on Canton Cablevision. His own experience has led him to share his passion for weather with schools across the Tri-state, inspiring a future generation of young meteorologists!
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Lee studied Meteorology at Cornell University, receiving a BS in 1994. While in college, he interned at WCVB-TV and WHDH-TV in Boston, and at the National Weather Service office in Concord, New Hampshire.
He began his meteorological career in 1993, forecasting for utilities and ski areas with a private weather service and for US and Canadian radio stations. At the same time, he filled in on-air at WSTM-TV in Syracuse, New York, contributing award-winning coverage when the historic "Blizzard of 1993" hit Central New York. Upon graduation, Lee was hired full time at WTVH-TV in Syracuse.
Lee's dedication to community service includes his avid support for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, hosting their annual Walkathon in Riverside Park each spring. He was recently acknowledged for his work with the foundation. He is also an active member of the Central Park Conservancy, supporting numerous programs to protect and preserve the park.
A life-long Boston Red Sox fan, Lee enjoys playing golf and tennis in his spare time. He lives in Westchester with his wife Jessica, and their two children.
Lee's Stories
National Hurricane Center director eyes above-average storm outlook | Weather or Not
Hurricane season is upon us -- the director of the National Hurricane Center joins Lee Goldberg on "Weather or Not" to look at the forecast and how we should prepare.
When will warmth get a spring in its step? | Weather or Not
Sustained warm weather has been elusive this spring. When will we feel a change? Lee Goldberg explain in the latest edition of "Weather or Not."
Snow fans left waiting in the cold -- will we see a storm soon?
In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg delves into our winter outlook, addressing a number of questions for the coming months.
Snow or no? An early call on Saturday's storm | Weather or Not
Lee Goldberg takes a look at the potential for snow this weekend and the devastating wildfires spreading across Southern California.
Climate Ready: Bluebelt program helps save NYC communities from flooding
As climate change supercharges storms, bringing heavier rainfall and elevated flooding risks, these ecological innovations have the capability to capture and pass even more water effectively future-proofing the systems.
The 2024 Fall Foliage Forecast with the Leaf Daddy
Cotner explains the science behind leaf change and talks about his journey from autumn enthusiast to becoming one of the authorities on the season.
Climate Ready: Historic flooding destroys Long Island communities
Earlier this month, up to 10 inches of rain inundated parts of Long Island in just one severe storm.
On the GOES! New weather satellite is forecast game-changer
The images it will capture will be four times sharper than the previous generation of GOES satellite.
Memorial Day forecast plus hurricane season preview | Weather or Not
Lee Goldberg talks Memorial Day weekend and hurricane season in the latest episode of "Weather or Not." Make sure you follow and never miss an episode
Are smoky skies in our future? Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the Upper Midwest for the second year in a row, but will if impact our area?