Nick Russo
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Nick Russo joined the NBC12 First Alert Weather Team in October 2018.
Nick previously worked as a weather forecaster for NBC25/FOX66 in Flint, Michigan, for WOAY-TV in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and for KMID-TV in Midland, Texas.
He grew up south of Boston, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Television Studies with a concentration in Broadcast News and a minor in Atmospheric Science from Lyndon State College (now known as Northern Vermont University at Lyndon) in Lyndonville, Vermont. He graduated cum laude.
Nick knew he wanted to forecast the weather ever since 5th grade when he was fascinated by snowstorms, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. He loves spending time outdoors, exercising, enjoying good food, and watching football. If you have any weather questions or restaurant recommendations, connect with Nick on social media!
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:04 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Tornadoes are most common in Virginia from April through September, but can occur at any time of year if the right ingredients are in place.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:37 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
The first half of this week will be mainly sunny and warm, a cooler stretch of weather begins Wednesday.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 5:06 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Gorgeous weekend with plenty of sunshine and above-normal temperatures. Tracking a cooler stretch of weather beginning Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 2:39 PM EST
|By Nick Russo and Andrew Freiden
The winter of 2022-2023 will go down as one of the warmest and least snowy ever in Richmond.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 7:04 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Above-average temperatures for most of the next week. Scattered showers Monday with a widespread, steadier rain Thursday and Friday.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 7:52 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Slight chance for a wintry mix this morning with most just getting a chilly rain. Above-normal temperatures return Sunday and last through the workweek.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 6:42 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Isolated rain chances with above-average temperatures this week. Record-breaking temperatures are likely Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
|By Nick Russo
Isolated rain chances with spring-like temperatures next week
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:13 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
An endangered North Atlantic right whale was found dead in Virginia Beach over the weekend.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Snow or sleet is possible at the onset of the rain event, late Saturday night/Sunday morning. Little accumulation is expected, rain quickly takes over.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 3:14 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Another warm-for-February day, then winter hits this weekend with an inch or more of COLD rain on Sunday
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
A record is likely today with colder air and some rain heading our way this weekend. Thursday: Today’s Record High is 72°, and it’s also our forecast high/ Mostly cloudy, warm and breezy.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Above normal temperatures through the upcoming week!
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:05 AM EST
|By Nick Russo
Above-normal temperatures return Sunday and last through all of next week!
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Today will bring some spotty light rain this afternoon. A brief warmup Monday, Then the week ahead will be chilly and unsettled, but at this time it looks more like rain, not snow.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 4:24 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Multiple precipitation chances and cooler next week with a low-end chance of wintry weather!
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:42 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
It’s a cold on cloudy day as rain arrives by mid-morning. It’ll be a cold rain for most with areas NW staying in the 30s today
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:50 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Rain likely by midmorning Sunday. Heavy downpours are possible!
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Above-normal temperatures are expected for the week ahead. Rain chances Tuesday and Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 6:12 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Above-normal temperatures are expected for the week ahead. Rain chances Tuesday and Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
It will feel like winter this weekend with temperatures in the 40s. Our next chance for rain arrives Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:36 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
It will feel like winter this weekend with temperatures in the 40s. Our next chance for rain arrives Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
No snow so far this winter, and no snow is expected in the next 10 days in RVA.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
The main rain event is expected to take place tonight from 9 p.m. until midnight. Isolated rain showers will linger into Friday morning.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
A cold front will bring rain tomorrow night. We will be chilly and breezy this weekend.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:23 AM EST
|By Nick Russo
Light rain is expected this afternoon and overnight, a tenth to a quarter inch of rain possible. A few snowflakes may fall far north and west of RVA.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:52 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
This weekend’s high temperatures will be closer to average for early January. Light rain is expected Sunday afternoon and overnight. A few flurries are possible Sunday evening with no accumulation.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 7:29 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Unseasonably warm temperatures ahead the next few days!
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 9:56 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Dense Fog Advisory through 10am, then cloudy and warm. Rain is likely around midday and at any point this afternoon into this evening.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:19 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Rain likely Saturday afternoon and evening may impact New Year’s Eve plans, New Year’s Day will be dry, mild and mostly sunny.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 11:55 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Our next chance for rain arrives Saturday morning and lingers through the afternoon. Showers should start to taper off throughout the evening.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:13 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Gradual warm up and staying mainly sunny through Friday. Mild through early next week.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:40 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Rain will likely impact New Year’s Eve plans, high temperatures will be mild in the low to mid-60s this weekend.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 3:24 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Gradually warming up to above-normal temperatures by the end of the week, a few showers possible this weekend
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Wind Chill Advisory until mid-morning: Breezy conditions and Arctic air could make it feel as cold as -10° into Saturday morning.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 8:57 AM EST
|By Andrew Freiden, Rachel Meyers, Megan Wise and Nick Russo
Metro Richmond areas will get plain rain as the storm system moves through.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:59 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Cold with increasing clouds tonight. Moderate to heavy rain tonight/tomorrow.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 10:14 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Colder than average weather dominates between now and Christmas Day, which could set the stage for snow.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:43 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Cooler temperatures are locked in for the week ahead. Rain becomes likely Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 5:08 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
A chilly pattern settles in, with afternoon highs in the upper 40s through next week.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
The rain chances keep coming, but today’s will be spotty and light. Only a few hundredths of an inch excpected.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Spotty areas of light rain today and tomorrow with signs pointing to a pleasant Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:06 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Christmas tree growers work on their trees all year to get them ready for the Christmas season.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:47 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Staying dry for one more day today before shower chances arrive tomorrow.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Mostly sunny but cooler to close out the weekend.Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 3:31 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Back to near-normal November temperatures for the rest of the week. The next best chance for widespread rainfall arrives Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 11:36 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
A bitterly cold start Monday morning, temperatures rebound leading up to Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 5:21 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Sunday will be a frigid day with temperatures almost 20 degrees below average for mid-November. The wind chill will make it feel like the 30s all day long.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
We are tracking our next rain chance set to arrive Friday
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Nick Russo
Returning to near-average temperatures by the middle of next week.
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