OAKLAND, Calif. – After more than three decades of serving Bay Area viewers with unparalleled expertise and heartfelt dedication, Bill Martin announced his retirement from KTVU Fox 2 on Thursday.
Bill joined KTVU in 1992 as the weekend meteorologist, bringing with him a profound knowledge of atmospheric science and a passion for storytelling.
Over the years, he has become a trusted voice during the Bay Area’s most critical weather events.
From his early coverage of the Oakland Hills fires to the San Bruno gas explosion, the Oroville Dam evacuations, and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise—where he tragically lost the house he grew up in—Bill has guided viewers through some of Northern California’s most challenging moments with compassion and professionalism.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Bill received his degree in Physical Geography with an emphasis in Climatology in 1982.
He subsequently pursued two years of postgraduate studies in Atmospheric Science at San Francisco State University.
His deep commitment to meteorological excellence was recognized when he earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society, the pinnacle of certification for on-air meteorologists.Bill’s career reflects his deep roots in the region.
His family history in Northern California dates back to the Gold Rush (making his children sixth-generation Northern Californians).
When he joined KTVU, Bill truly found his home, becoming a fixture in the newsroom and a trusted figure in households across the Bay Area.
Over the years, Bill’s expertise helped shape the KTVU Weather Department into what it is today.
In 2014, he was honored as one of a select group of meteorologists nationwide invited to meet with President Obama and his science advisors to discuss critical issues surrounding climate and climate change.
Now, as Bill steps away from the green screen, Bill looks forward to pursuing his passions and spending more time with his beloved dog, Karl—named after San Francisco’s famous fog.
Bill’s retirement marks the end of an era at KTVU.
His legacy as an award-winning meteorologist and a pioneer in the field will be remembered for years to come.
Congratulations Bill!
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