Zach Daniel

Zach Daniel- Chief Meteorologist

Zach Daniel is the Emmy Award winning Chief Meteorologist for WTVR. His weathercasts can be seen weeknights on CBS 6 at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11. Zach grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and has had a keen interest in weather since his early childhood. He's no stranger to severe and unusual weather, having spent six years working in Oklahoma City, widely regarded as the most intense weather market in the nation.

Zach graduated from The University of Georgia with a B.S. degree in Geography, and earned his B.S. degree in Meteorology from The University of Oklahoma. He is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorology Society, and has been awarded the AMS Seal of Approval.

Zach was given the 2007 Meritorious AP Award for Best Weathercast in the State of Virginia, and took home the 2008 Emmy Award for Best Weathercast.

Zach and his wife, daughter, son, and two yellow labs live in Richmond's West End. When he's not working he loves playing golf, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He loves hearing from viewers and invites you to drop him a line at zdaniel@wtvr.com