Todd Gross
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Todd Gross is a meteorologist
. Todd currently is back in Massachusetts doing voice overs and video on the web. Todd's also doing the weather for snow contractors and providing updates on his website www.toddgross.com He was an active on-air television and radio meteorologist at KTVX ABC4 in Salt Lake City, Utah
after leaving WHDH-TV
) in Boston. He can also be heard weekdays on numerous radio stations throughout Southeastern New England, and forecasts online for the Boston viewing area via his personal website.
Known best for his years as a Boston meteorologist, Gross started at WNEV-TV (the present day WHDH-TV
) in 1984 as a weekend meteorologist and science reporter. In that same year, he broadened and formalized the use of weather spotter
s on the air and introduced the "sunburn index" (UV index
) to the Boston area. In 1988, Gross was promoted to meteorologist for WNEV-TV's morning and weekday noon newscasts. He also appeared on the children's show Ready to Go. In 1994, Gross brought weather to the Internet
through webpages, such as WeatherMan.com, Internet Chat, and Weather-watcher networks.
In August 2002, Gross was promoted to chief meteorologist at WHDH, replacing veteran Harvey Leonard
who left Channel 7 for WCVB-TV
. He remained in that role until December 2005.
Before his start at WNEV/WHDH-TV, Gross worked for two years as chief meteorologist for the 6 and 11 PM weekday newscasts at WNYT in Albany, New York
. Afterward, he worked briefly as a meteorologist for the Satellite News Channel in Stamford, Connecticut
.
Gross was known in the Boston-area for his on-air use of actual forecasting graphics, including isobars. He also uses and works into his weathercasts astronomic terminology, such as the term "Indian Moon."
He was also the founder and chief meteorologist for the nationwide weather service, Compu-Weather, in New York City
.
Gross played a prominent role in the forecasting of the 1991 Perfect Storm. He was played by actor Christopher McDonald
in the film of the same name
.
Meteorology
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw breakthroughs occur after observing networks developed across several countries...
. Todd currently is back in Massachusetts doing voice overs and video on the web. Todd's also doing the weather for snow contractors and providing updates on his website www.toddgross.com He was an active on-air television and radio meteorologist at KTVX ABC4 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
after leaving WHDH-TV
WHDH-TV
WHDH, digital channel 42 , is an NBC-affiliated television station in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest NBC station not owned by the network. Owned by Sunbeam Television, WHDH is a sister station to CW affiliate WLVI...
) in Boston. He can also be heard weekdays on numerous radio stations throughout Southeastern New England, and forecasts online for the Boston viewing area via his personal website.
Known best for his years as a Boston meteorologist, Gross started at WNEV-TV (the present day WHDH-TV
WHDH-TV
WHDH, digital channel 42 , is an NBC-affiliated television station in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest NBC station not owned by the network. Owned by Sunbeam Television, WHDH is a sister station to CW affiliate WLVI...
) in 1984 as a weekend meteorologist and science reporter. In that same year, he broadened and formalized the use of weather spotter
Weather spotter
A weather spotter is any individual who observes weather for the purpose of reporting his or her observations to a larger weather group or organization. Examples include National Weather service co-op observers and Skywarn storm spotters.-Storm spotters:...
s on the air and introduced the "sunburn index" (UV index
UV index
The ultraviolet index or UV Index is an international standard measurement of the strength of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun at a particular place on a particular day...
) to the Boston area. In 1988, Gross was promoted to meteorologist for WNEV-TV's morning and weekday noon newscasts. He also appeared on the children's show Ready to Go. In 1994, Gross brought weather to the Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
through webpages, such as WeatherMan.com, Internet Chat, and Weather-watcher networks.
In August 2002, Gross was promoted to chief meteorologist at WHDH, replacing veteran Harvey Leonard
Harvey Leonard
Harvey Leonard is the chief meteorologist on WCVB-TV Channel 5 in Boston, Massachusetts. For 25 years, Leonard was previously best known as a meteorologist at WHDH-TV in the same city, a role that brought him much prominence....
who left Channel 7 for WCVB-TV
WCVB-TV
WCVB-TV, channel 5, is a television station located in Boston, Massachusetts, owned by Hearst Television and affiliated with the ABC Television Network. WCVB-TV's studios and transmitter are co-located in Needham, Massachusetts. WCVB is also one of six Boston television stations seen in Canada by...
. He remained in that role until December 2005.
Before his start at WNEV/WHDH-TV, Gross worked for two years as chief meteorologist for the 6 and 11 PM weekday newscasts at WNYT in Albany, New York
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
. Afterward, he worked briefly as a meteorologist for the Satellite News Channel in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643, making it the fourth largest city in the state and the eighth largest city in New England...
.
Gross was known in the Boston-area for his on-air use of actual forecasting graphics, including isobars. He also uses and works into his weathercasts astronomic terminology, such as the term "Indian Moon."
Other works
Gross started the "Weather Spotter Network" program at WHDH-TV, a program which he has carried over to and expanded in his own independent forecast and education website. He is also an avid astronomer who is a published astro-photographer.He was also the founder and chief meteorologist for the nationwide weather service, Compu-Weather, in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Gross played a prominent role in the forecasting of the 1991 Perfect Storm. He was played by actor Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream, and Mel Allen in the HBO film 61*.-Personal life:...
in the film of the same name
The Perfect Storm (film)
The Perfect Storm is a 2000 dramatic disaster film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It is an adaptation of the 1997 non-fiction book of the same title by Sebastian Junger about the crew of the Andrea Gail that got caught in the Perfect Storm of 1991. The film stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg,...
.