Katherine Thompson
Chief Meteorologist
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Katherine Thompson has been with WVVA since June of 2014. For 5 years, Katherine was the station’s morning & noon meteorologist for WVVA Early/ News Today and WVVA News at Noon. In 2019, Katherine became the station’s Chief Meteorologist, and you can now find her live weather forecasts on WVVA News at 5 PM, 6 PM, (10 PM on the CW) and 11PM.
Katherine has won several broadcasting awards, including the Two Virginias AP Broadcasters Award for Best Weathercaster (2018), and the West Virginia Broadcasters Association Award for Best Weathercaster (2019). and the West Virginia Broadcasters Association Award for Best Weathercaster (2021).
Katherine graduated from North Carolina State University with degrees in both Meteorology and History.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:31 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Saturday looks sunny and mild for this time of year, with high temps in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
We could see a few snow showers Friday AM, but we should dry out into the afternoon as high pressure settles in
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:50 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tonight, any precip will gradually change over to snow across our western facing slopes as cold NW winds build in behind the departing front.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:44 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Areas along and north of the I-64 corridor are more likley to experience a wintry mix of rain, ice, and snow.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:01 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Clouds will increase again Tuesday night out ahead of our next incoming frontal system. Low temps will be in the upper 20s-low 30s Tuesday night.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:27 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson, Joshua Bolden and Collin Rogers
Snow cream is a tradition Chief Meteorologist Katherine Thompson’s household and a few years ago she showed us the way she likes to make it.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:56 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
High temps Saturday will top off in the upper 30s-low 40s. Saturday night, cloud cover will begin to increase again out ahead of our next approaching low-pressure system. Low temps should be in the 20s and 30s.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
While accumulation looks little to none in most spots, slick areas will still be possible at times!
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Rain will develop into Thursday morning, and we will likely see on-and-off showers from just before sunrise until 1-2 PM in the afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow will bring more cloud cover, but we should be dry and warm for this time of year. High temps Wednesday afternoon will make it into the mid 50s-low 60s.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Low temps tonight will eventually hit the 20s and teens. With the wind whipping still, wind chills will drop into the single digits through Saturday AM.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tonight, showers/any t-storms will gradually make the transition over to snow after midnight as winds shift out of the northwest into early Friday.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
As the front begins to move out of the area late Thursday night, winds will shift around out of the northwest and colder air will surge in.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow will bring lots of cloud cover, but most of us will still stay dry and mild. Highs tomorrow will top off in the upper 40s-mid 50s
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:47 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
High temps will be around or just above normal for most Tuesday afternoon, hitting the mid to upper 40s. We look mainly dry, with only passing clouds and the slim chance for a stray shower/sprinkle or some flurries at high spots
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Flooding issues nor isolated power loss can be ruled out...
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tropical Storm Nicole, which could eventually become Hurricane Nicole as moves toward the Florida coastline tonight, will be eventually impacting our area into late week
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Wednesday will bring plenty of sunshine, and windy conditions at times, with gusts occasionally over 20-30 MPH.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow, we should be sunny, dry and seasonable. High temps will be in the upper 50s-low 60s Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow will bring increasing clouds, and as a frontal system approaches, we’ll see developing rain. While it doesn’t look like a wash-out, we’ll see occasional hit or miss showers during the day, especially during the afternoon and evening.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Friday will bring a pleasant end to the work week. We should be mainly sunny, and temps should climb above average, topping off in the mid 60s-low 70s Friday afternoon
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Thursday, high pressure will take control, bringing us drier air and more sunshine. Highs will be above normal by Thursday afternoon, topping off in the mid 60s-low 70s
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
An upper-level disturbance will move through our region overnight-Wednesday, keeping clouds and occasional spotty/rain drizzle around into midweek.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Low pressure working through the area will still keep clouds, a few spotty showers, and areas of fog around through the overnight hours
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
As low pressure rides out of the southwest and into our area, we’ll see rain showers enter the picture by Sunday, mainly during the late afternoon and evening.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Friday afternoon will bring plenty of sunshine, and seasonable weather. High temps should top off in the upper 50s and low 60s Friday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 4:55 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Thursday will bring less wind, more sun, and seasonable high temps in the upper 50s-mid 60s. Thursday night looks cool and mainly clear, with lows again in the 30s and 40s.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Especially after midnight and into early Wed (before dawn), hit-or-miss rain looks likely, with a few heavier downpours on occasi
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tuesday, cloud cover will build in through the day ahead of our next approaching frontal system. Most of the day looks dry, but we could see a few pre-frontal showers pop up around sundown and after into Tuesday evening.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow will bring plenty of sunshine, and highs in the mid 60s to low 70s for most, just above-normal for this time of the year.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
High pressure will keep us dry tonight for Football Friday, and we should stay fair into the weekend
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
High pressure will remain in control, sliding further east and bringing us more of a southerly flow into the weekend. While tonight will be cold, temps will start to warm up a bit more in the coming days.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Thursday will bring slightly warmer weather, but temps will be below-average still for this time of year. We should see plenty of sunshine tomorrow, but afternoon highs will only be in the upper 40s-mid 50s
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Wednesday, we could see a few flakes flying around in the early morning, but as low pressure moves away and high pressure moves in, we should gradually dry out and become sunny tomorrow.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Saturday will bring a warmer southerly wind as high pressure shifts east, so high temps will spike, hitting the upper 60s-low 70s Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Friday will bring abundant sunshine, and temps just below-normal than average, in the upper 50s-mid 60s. Friday night looks cool, clear, and dry with low temps again in the 30s and 40s.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
As the front continues to work through the area, we’ll see off-and-on showers into Thursday morning, eventually tapering more by the afternoon/early evening.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Wednesday night, as a cold front begins to slide into our area, we’ll see thickening cloud cover and spotty showers develop. Wednesday night, low temps will be mild, hitting the 50s.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine again, and highs topping off in the mid 60s to low 70s- right around normal if not a few degrees above normal for some.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
We’ll see more sun emerge throughout the day Saturday, but it will be CHILLY and breezy for this time of year! Have the coats with you! High temps will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Thursday will bring sun, some afternoon clouds, and the very slim chance for a stray shower, but most will stay rain-free. Temps tomorrow should be a bit more seasonable as well, topping off in the mid 60s to low 70s
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Wednesday will bring abundant sunshine, and highs in the low to upper 60s. We should stay dry and mainly clear Wednesday night with lows again in the 30s and 40s.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and some lingering clouds still, but we should be cool and dry on Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
As we enter the overnight hours, we can expect rain to increase in coverage and intensity, becoming rather heavy at times through the overnight hours.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Gradually, rain will develop and become heavy at times and widespread, especially Friday night and into early Saturday AM.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, and we’ll start to get a bit breezy by the afternoon and evening, but we should stay rain free.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Tomorrow, we’ll see a mix of sun and more afternoon clouds. While a stray shower can’t be ruled out, most will stay rain free again, and still cool for this time of year. H
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
We should see plenty of sunshine tomorrow, but high temps will be cooler, in the upper 50s-mid 60s. We’ll still be a bit breezy at times as well.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Saturday will bring a bit more cloud cover, and the chance of a stray shower or two out ahead of an incoming cold front. However, most will stay dry and seasonable. Highs tomorrow will be around normal for this time of year, topping off in the upper 60s-low 70s.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Katherine Thompson
Wind gusts overnight will occasionally be in the 20-30 MPH range, making it feel even colder! Wind chills late tonight and into early Friday will be in the 30s for most.
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