Zach Petey is the Chief Meteorologist at WTRF 7News, focusing on providing accurate and timely weather forecasts for the Ohio Valley region. With a degree from Penn State University, Zach brings his expertise in meteorology to deliver weather updates and insights to the local community.
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Zach's coverage is largely focused on local weather events and seasonal outlooks in the Ohio Valley area, with an emphasis on government announcements related to weather warnings and advisories. Given this focus, Zach would likely be interested in receiving pitches from experts who can provide insights into upcoming weather phenomena specific to the Ohio Valley region. These could include meteorologists or climatologists who can offer forecasts and analysis of potential extreme weather events such as winter storms, floods, or significant rain events.
Given his interest in seasonal topics including agriculture & farming and house & home, he may also be open to pitches that tie local weather patterns directly to these areas — for example, how a particularly rainy season might affect crop yields or impact homeowners.
It is important for sources reaching out to Zach Petey to have expertise specifically related to the Ohio Valley region's climate patterns and its impacts on local communities.
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ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) — The Weather Authority Team thought it would be fun to end this year’s Weathering Winter Special with a friendly bet among the meteorologists. The bet: How much snow will…
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ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – A few scattered showers linger through the overnight hours, but the bulk of our Saturday was quiet. Lake effect rain showers crossed through most areas of Central/Wester…
By: Zach Petey
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – Sundays weather required a sweater since it remained grey and gloomy.
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – Cold air is locked in for The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as temperatures were down in the low 20s and teens areawide. Warmer weather is not expected through our region…
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Central/Western Pennsylvania.
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of Central Pennsylvania.
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ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) – It was a beautiful looking weather day when it comes to sky coverage being mostly sunny for the day, however it was cold. A northerly wind has kept temperatures down in …
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