Matt DiNardo Biography
Matt DiNardo is an American meteorologist working for WRIC in the morning and at 9 a.m. as a meteorologist since joining the station in April 2004. After graduating college, DiNardo joined WKTV in Utica, New York, as an on-air meteorologist.
Matt DiNardo Education
DiNardo joined the State University of New York at Albany in 1989 when he finished his high school education. In 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science. While in college, he had did many internships and volunteer work, including an internship at WTEN in Albany. The internship was significant to him as he met his friend and longtime mentor, Steve Caporizzo.
Matt DiNardo Career
DiNardo works for WRIC in the morning and at 9 a.m. as a meteorologist. He has always been passionate about the weather. His fascination with the weather began when he was a child growing up on Long Island, a region that was crippled by the 1978 Great New England Blizzard. The blizzard brought 29 inches of snow to Stony Brook, his hometown. While students moved away from the windows when ferocious lightning struck the pitch black sky in 3rd grade, he ran towards them. Oblivious to the teacher’s warnings, he was later sent to the principal’s office. In 1985, Hurricane Gloria cemented his idea of becoming a meteorologist. He recalls watching the eye of the storm cross the central part of Long Island as power lines and trees came down.
After graduating college, DiNardo joined WKTV in Utica, New York, as an on-air meteorologist. There, he started by covering weekend weather for a year, which eventually led to a promotion to morning and noon weather forecasts. Eventually, he was promoted to Chief Meteorologist, a role he held for seven years. In total, he spent 11 years in Utica, where the weather was challenging, especially forecasting lake-effect snow.
With over 2 and a half decades under his belt, DiNardo has received multiple honors. He holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) seal from the American Meteorological Society, where he is also a member. Additionally, he won an Edward R. Murrow award for broadcasting the Florence Tornadoes that struck central Virginia on September 17, 2018. The National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences granted him two Emmy awards for his on-air work in 2012 and 2015. Moreover, he has won four other Emmy nominations.
DiNardo received the Associated Press of Virginia’s Superior Award for Outstanding Effort by an Individual Weathercaster in 2011, 2013, and 2015, as well as a meritorious award in 2014. During his time in Utica, he won superior awards from the Associated Press of New York for his coverage of significant events like the Frankfort Flood, the Christmas Day Nor’easter 2002, and the Schuyler Train Wreck. Away from the newsroom, he speaks to different retired groups, civic organizations, groups, or classrooms. He annually speaks to approximately 75 different groups.
Matt DiNardo Age
DiNardo likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
Matt DiNardo Height
DiNardo stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Matt DiNardo Family
DiNardo grew up in Stony Brook, New York, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if DiNardo has any siblings.
Matt DiNardo Wife
DiNardo married Darlene in June 2001. The couple has a daughter named Alexandra. He spends many hours with her on the softball field as she is a travel softball player, specifically a catcher. He spends his free time playing tennis and is an avid fly fisherman.
Matt DiNardo Net Worth
DiNardo has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Matt DiNardo Salary
DiNardo earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.