Hail to the Chief

WCVB (Boston) announced that Cindy Fitzgibbon is the station’s new Chief Meteorologist.

She becomes the only female Chief Met in Boston and she will be one of the few CM’s across the country that is assigned to the morning newscasts.

Fitzgibbon, who has been forecasting weather for the Boston area for two decades, will continue to anchor weather coverage for WCVB's EyeOpener and midday newscasts but will also oversee all of the team's weather coverage.

“It is an honor and a dream come true to be named chief meteorologist at WCVB and to lead this incredibly talented and dedicated group of meteorologists. I’m delighted to stay on NewsCenter 5’s EyeOpener and Midday newscasts and remain a part of our incredible morning team, helping viewers start their day,” Fitzgibbon said.