Kate Thornton Biography
Kate Thornton is an American meteorologist working for WSYR as a meteorologist for Forecast First on The Morning News on weekdays in the morning, at noon, and on Bridge Street since August 2016. She joined the station in August 2014 as a weekend meteorologist. Previously, she worked for WICZ Fox 40 in Binghamton as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist.
Kate Thornton Education
Thornton joined the University at Albany in 2005 when she finished her high school education. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology with minors in Geography and Business. Also, she attained a GIS certificate.
During college, Thornton was involved with the UA Women’s Club Volleyball. She furthered her broadcast education at the New School of Radio and Television in 2010. There, she finished the broadcast journalism program with leading honors.
Kate Thornton Career
Thornton has worked for WSYR as a meteorologist for Forecast First on The Morning News on weekdays in the morning, at noon, and on Bridge Street since August 2016. Upon joining the station, she first worked as a weekend meteorologist.
Thornton is passionate about the weather and explaining the forecasts to her audience. Visiting local schools to share her love for weather and the significance of STEM to young minds is among her favorite things to do. She does this during “Cool Schools Live” on The Morning News where she displays different schools in Central New York and what makes them special.
An awarded meteorologist, Thornton has forecasted the weather in upstate New York for over 10 years. During this time, she has covered everything including tornadoes, lake effect snow, tropical storms with flooding rains, blizzards, and sunny stretches.
Previously, she worked for WICZ Fox 40 in Binghamton as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist. At the age of 10, her love for her weather was ignited while she was growing up in Saugerties in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Kate Thornton Age
Thornton has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s. Thornton celebrates her birthday every June 7th as evidenced by her husband’s birthday shoutout on his Instagram post on June 7, 2023, captioned “Make sure you wish the happiest of birthdays to the best mom, wife, and partner in crime out there…”
Kate Thornton Height
Thornton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Kate Thornton Family
Thornton has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Thornton has any siblings.
Kate Thornton Husband
Thornton is married to Erik Columbia. On August 2, 2022, she posted a collage of them and wished him a Happy 8th anniversary. The couple has three daughters, Elisabeth “Elsie” Marie, Kendell Ann, and Hannah Joan, and a Shih Tzu rescue dog named “Franzen.”
Elsie was born on April 7, 2016, and is 8 years old as of 2024. On April 7, 2021, she posted her on her Instagram account and wished her a happy 5th birthday. Kendell was born on December 2, 2020, and is 3 years old as of 2023. On December 2, 2021, she posted her on her Instagram account and wished her a happy 1st birthday.
Hannah was born on August 16, 2022, and is a year old as of 2023. On August 19, 2022, she posted Joan on her Instagram account and welcomed her into the world, “Welcome to the world Hannah Joan Columbia! Born this past Tuesday night on August 16th at 9:32 pm…”
Erik is also a broadcaster serving WSYR as a videographer, editor, and fill-in host for Bridge Street. He has a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Radio and TV from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Bachelor Of Science degree in Communication from Florida Gulf Coast University.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She usually runs while pushing her daughter in the double stroller at a race or works out with her group of mom friends. She is also a passionate volleyball local coach.
Kate Thornton Net Worth
Thornton has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Kate Thornton Salary
Thornton earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WSYR
Thornton is working at WSYR where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Christie Casciano
- Ryan Dean
- Rachel Polansky
- Carrie Lazarus
- Andrew Donovan