Hutch Johnson

Hutch Johnson

Research Meteorologist

location of Hutch JohnsonMoorhead, Minnesota, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Emmy Award Winning Chief Meteorologist creating the future of delivering weather information. With 30 years of experience in meteorology, broadcasting, education and research, I am paving a new path.

  • Education

    • Aurora Central High

      1986 - 1988
      Diploma Math, Science, Chemistry, Computer Programming

      General Studies

    • Metropolitan State College of Denver

      1989 - 1995
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Meteorology

      B.S. Degree in Meteorology. Minored in Broadcasting.

  • Experience

    • NOAA - CIRES

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1998
      Research Meteorologist

      Atmospheric Lidar, Instrument operation and data analysis.

    • KTVO-ABC

      Oct 1998 - Oct 1999
      Meteorologist

      Morning Meteorologist. Advance graphics for shows, develop system to push weather graphics to web page.

    • KXMB-TV

      Sept 1999 - Oct 2007
      Chief Meteorologist

      Direct weather team, develop severe weather coverage plan. Develop graphics on Weather Central :LIVE system. Work with management on initiatives. Develop weather page on web site, produce daily article for Bismarck Tribunes weather page.

    • Bismarck State College

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2019
      Adjunct Instructor

      Instruct Introduction to Meteorology and concurrent lab.

    • Valley News Live

      Oct 2007 - Aug 2023
      Chief Meteorologist

      Broadcast weather for 4,5, 6 & 10 pm newscasts.Lead, train, schedule team of meteorologists.Develop Winning Weather Strategies for day-to-day & severe weather coverage.Develop and implement a weather App strategy among nations leaders in video viewsDevelop weather related weather page on line.Develop social media practices for delivery of weather on the go.Maintain and optimize use of TWC TruVu Max weather graphics computers.Create and develop all on air and on line weather graphic products.Public Appearances and Weather Talks to Various Groups.Teach and mentor interns in weather. Show less

    • Hutch's Weather

      Aug 2023 - now
      Chief Meteorologist/Owner of Hutch's Weather

      Provide real time, accurate, interactive weather updates on social platforms with the insight only a 30 year veteran as a chief meteorologist, college meteorology instructor, research meteorologist and leader can offer. Serving local businesses by promoting and building their brands locally through sponsorships and advertising.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • American Meteorological Society Broadcast Seal

      American Meteorological Society