Tony Cavalier
Chief Meteorologist
Huntington, West Virginia
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Tony's career at WSAZ spans a part of 5 decades now. If he is not tracking storms, he is visiting county fairs, parades, festivals and show choirs, where he thrives on spotlighting the events that make life in the heart of Appalachia so special.
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After a month of ice, snow and cold blusters, February is about to go out on a springy note. But that may mean high water. Tony headlines.
The warmest day since November basked the region in a spring warmth on Wednesday. Now Tony says a winter chill down is arriving.
The weekend will start in the deep freeze with a dusting of new snow . Go figure! But by Sunday temperatures will soar into the 40s! Tony has the thawing story.
A third winter storm in the past week eyes the region beginning Wednesday night. This will last through Friday morning before a welcomed break and eventual thaw for the weekend. While another shot at precipitation is looking likely for Monday, this should be a weaker system with lesser impacts.
Wednesday night will feature a 3 to 5 hour period of snow across much of the region with an emphasis along and south of I-64.
A quick hitting period of sleet, snow and an icy rain will make travel conditions slick this afternoon. Temperatures hovering near freezing will demand safe driving and walking practices.
It's the dead of winter now so snowstorms and cold waves are a risk. This weekend Tony says we will dodge the harsh weather.
After a first week of 2021 with wall to wall clouds, Tony says Ol Sol is set to make a return this weekend.
A week ago cold and snow for Christmas now its wet and milder for New Years. Tony has the "turn about fair play" forecast.
In a year known for clouds, wind and rain, Tony says New Year's Eve will fit the bill to a T!
Early Christmas morning any untreated or un-scraped/un-shoveled road, sidewalk or steps will have a crust of ice underneath. This spells a travelers alert both for motorists and under foot for church goers.
Winter storm warnings were flying for heavy snow last night. Tony headlines a White Christmas ahead.
A Christmas eve night snow blitz has roared into the region assuring us of our first White Christmas in a decade (2010 or 2012 depending on where you live). Tony has the flaky story.
This week's rains and snows are long gone and now save for a few Sunday showers a quiter period is ahead. Tony headlines the forecast into next week.
The lead-up to Christmas will feature several southern storms. Tony stops short of predicting a White Christmas, Just yet at least!
The next to last shopping weekend of the Christmas season is here. Tony highlights the not so bright forecast.
The most likely course of events suggested an overnight snowfall of an inch or 2 inches for many, followed by a fresh daytime coating.
Monday afternoon’s cold rain was transitioning to snow across Interior Southern Ohio and Eastern Kentucky as a wet and windy southern storm made its way across the region.
The first southern storm of the cold weather season is on the move. Next stop our region. Tony has the low-down!
After a nice weekend for shopping and traveling, the region will be a storm alert for rain, wind and snow by Monday-Tuesday.
It's a pandemic Thanksgiving ahead. If you must travel, Tony asks you be careful and adhere to CDC restrictions/recommendations. Weather-wise a few challenges will present themselves.
50-50 weekend ahead with Saturday better for outdoor plans. Sunday will feature morning showers and afternoon strong winds.
The first full weekend of November aims to please weather-wise. Tony spotlights the grand spring in fall forecast!
November is known for the "winds of fall" and right on schedule now that we have switched the calendar and fallen back, the winds are here!
From a tame and temperate Saturday to a windswept and chilly Sunday, this weekend will keep us on our toes. Tony has the ups and downs of the forecast.
For 3 straight days skies have locked dark and gloomy with a silvery complexion. And that so called "gloomfest" will not give up to hear Tony C. say it.
The Indian Summer warmth of mid-autumn is about to succumb to the chilling breezes of a damp fall north wind. Tony spotlights the change to glum and gloomy!
Indian summer warmth will close out the work and school week. Then changes will arrive for the weekend. Tony headlines the cooler tailgate weather ahead.
October is known for some of the best weather of the year! Case in point Wednesday's gem. But word has it that two more blockbusters are ahead. Tony has the latest!