Abby Acone
Hi! Thanks for clicking on my bio. I'm thrilled to be part of the FOX 13 family. You can catch my forecasts Saturdays and Sundays from 7-10 a.m. on FOX 13+. Monday to Wednesday mornings, you'll see me doing the weather with fellow meteorologist Brian MacMillan (he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet!).
It's a dream working in my hometown and doing what I love. I grew up in Bellevue and am a WSU grad (Go Cougs!). Before joining the FOX 13 team, I worked as a meteorologist and reporter for Seattle's ABC affiliate for three years. I loved focusing on climate and environmental stories, including pieces about our beloved Southern Resident killer whales, salmon, and local climate change issues. It's also been a privilege covering big weather events like Seattle's "snowpocalypse" in February of 2019 and our horrible triple-digit heat this last summer. I took pride in contributing to important COVID-19 stories throughout the pandemic, too. I always strove to highlight the scientific aspects of coronavirus -- yet tell the story with a "human" element by introducing you to front-line workers, COVID-19 survivors, and local businesses that were impacted.
Previously I worked as a morning meteorologist in Colorado Springs for nearly five years. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my time there. Even though my alarm went off every day at 2 a.m., it was a thrill forecasting for such complex terrain. The Rockies certainly didn't make my job easy as a meteorologist (that's an understatement), but tracking both major snowstorms and severe weather (including a threat for tornadoes) on the same day was the best way to learn about the atmosphere. In 2018, I completed meteorology school online through Mississippi State University. While I was in Colorado, I also did forecasts and newscasts for the local Telemundo station.
I started my career as a reporter and weather anchor in Tri-Cities, Washington. I have such a special place in my heart for all of Eastern Washington, too. I've loved taking weekend trips to places like Chelan, Leavenworth, and Winthrop.
In my spare time, I love being outside. On my weekends, you can find me at a local Seattle park or a trailhead in the Cascades. I'm also so thankful to live near family.
I'd love to get to know you. Don't hesitate to reach out to me on social media or via e-mail. I love sharing people's weather photos and videos.
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The latest from Abby Acone
Seattle weather: Temperatures dropping, rain breaks up
After a dark, damp and gusty weekend, Seattle is gearing up for noticeably cooler temperatures during the workweek. A cold front swept through Puget Sound on Sunday afternoon, triggering scattered showers, spotty lightning strikes and gusty conditions. Behind the front, we’re tracking fewer showers this evening.Only isolated showers are possible overnight before our next “weather maker" (an area of low pressure) sparks more showers by daybreak Monday. Overnight lows tumble to the upper 40s under mostly cloudy skies. I’d recommend keeping a waterproof jacket with you late tonight and into Monday. Highs on Monday will only reach the mid to upper 50s which is a solid ten degrees or more cooler than what we experienced this weekend. You can plan on mostly cloudy skies, breezy weather for the South Sound, spotty downpours and stray thunderstorms. I’d suggest dressing in warm layers tomorrow.Tuesday morning will feature a few showers in the morning, but drier and sunnier weather will follow in the afternoon.Partly sunny skies and quiet weather are in store for Wednesday and Thursday. The mornings may be frosty and foggy for the Southwest Interior and the Cascade valleys. Showers could return late Friday before lingering into the weekend. Hope you have a wonderful evening!Take good care, Meteorologist Abby Acone
Seattle weather: Cool air after atmospheric river
An atmospheric river is making its way across Western Washington over the weekend. While flooding isn't expected we are tracking advisories and other impacts.
Gray skies, rain and gusty weather in store this weekend for Seattle area
Western Washington is bracing for dark, soggy and blustery weather this weekend. A weather pattern called an "atmospheric river" is ushering in sloppy, cloudy and unsettled conditions.
Rainy weather in Seattle, first snow for Stevens, White Passes
It's finally feeling like autumn in Seattle and Western Washington! We’re tracking a parade of weather systems that will trigger damp and unsettled weather at times.
Seattle weather: Lowland rain, thunderstorms, mountain snow ahead
It’ll truly feel like autumn this week across Seattle and Western Washington! We’re facing rounds of wet weather ahead.
When will WA get its first snow of the season?
The first snow of the season could fall soon.
Seattle to say goodbye to the final days of 70 degree weather of 2024
Soak up the 70 degree warmth and sunshine this afternoon! The Seattle area is bracing for multiple "atmospheric river" weather patterns this week.
Cooler, cloudier weather in Seattle on Tuesday with showers returning
After temperatures soared to the 70s on Monday in Seattle, temperatures today cool to the 60s for most backyards.
Seattle weather: Stunning October sunshine with 70-degree temperatures
Highs on Monday afternoon in the greater Seattle region will rise to the low to mid 70s. Temperatures at Sea-Tac will be almost ten degrees above average!