HOME / COMPANY / ABOUT US We combine weather data, technology, and human insight to improve lives and businesses. Weather Matters We forecast for every longitude and latitude point on Earth with Superior Accuracy™. Learn More 170+ Forecast models used 3.5m Locations forecasted 100+ Expert meteorologists on staff History We’ve been dedicated to making living lives safer, easier and better since 1962. 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Today 19 60s 1962 AccuWeather was founded by Dr. Joel N. Myers in State College, Pennsylvania. 1966 The first government agency radar AccuWeather's Snow Warning Service™. 19 70s 1972 The first radio station (WARM-AM, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) and television station (WPVI-TV, Philadelphia) sign on with AccuWeather. 1975 AccuWeather introduces the industry's first 7-day local forecast for television. 19 80s 1980 AccuWeather is named the official weather forecaster for the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, NY. 1983 AccuWeather launches worldwide forecast services and begins transmitting weather data and text directly to newspapers' typesetting computers. 1986 AccuWeather pioneers the electronic delivery of complete weather pages for newspapers and air-ready satellite, radar, and weather graphics for television. 19 90s 1992 In recognition of AccuWeather’s 30th anniversary celebration, November 15, 1992 was proclaimed AccuWeather Day in Pennsylvania. 1996 AccuWeather.com launches AccuWeather.com and Local Cable Weather™, a turnkey weather programming solution for cable channels. 1997 AccuWeather founder Dr. Joel N. Myers is recognized as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in American history in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs. 1998 AccuWeather opens the doors to a new 52,000 sq. ft. global headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania. 20 00s 2002 AccuWeather begins services to PDAs and cell phones, and the one billionth free page is accessed on AccuWeather.com. 2005 The 24/7 AccuWeather Channel™ is introduced and the ABC Television Group becomes the first customer to sign up for the service. 2005 AccuWeather becomes the first weather company to receive the ESRI Special Achievement in GIS Award for our innovative use of GIS (geographic information systems). 2006 AccuWeather is recognized by Congressional Committee for warning the public of Katrina’s threats to New Orleans a full 12 hours before the National Hurricane Center. 2009 AccuWeather expands its advertising sales operations with a new office at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and begins providing weather for the New York Times. 20 10s 2011 AccuWeather partners with more than 85% of major mobile manufacturers worldwide. 2012 StoryTeller+™, an interactive touchscreen system that enhances the television newsroom experience, is introduced. StoryTeller+ is currently being used in 14 of the top 15 U.S. television markets. 2013 AccuWeather launches first-of-its-kind 45-day forecast. (AccuWeather was also first to introduce detailed 5-day, 7-day, 10-day, 15-day, 25-day, 30-day, and 90-day forecasts.) 2015 AccuWeather announces historic Joint Venture with Huafeng Media Group, the commercial weather media company owned by the China Meteorological Administration, for the exclusive distribution of weather information in China. 2017 Independent ForecastWatch analysis of 30 million forecasts names AccuWeather the world's most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings. Today Accuweather is a leading global weather and media company. We continue to offer the most accurate and reliable weather data and unparalleled business, media, and advertising opportunities for more than 1.5 billion people around the world. Superior Accuracy™ Over and above Superior Accuracy, AccuWeather delivers Superior Value to help people understand the impact of weather and make the best decisions Expertise In study after study AccuWeather has been proven as the most statistically accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings. Our over 100 expert meteorologists plus designers, writers, developers all collaborate to bring the weather forecast to life for our users, partners and corporate clients. Better Communication AccuWeather’s foundation of Superior Accuracy is further enhanced and expanded with the best communication, wording, detail and displays ensuring that important weather forecasts, warnings, news and information are more useful than other sources and easily understood. Focus on Impact AccuWeather’s forecasts and warnings focus on the impact to people and businesses, so they can make the best weather-impacted decisions. A storm producing 2-3 inches of snow may prove insignificant in one geography and bring another to a complete standstill. Leadership AccuWeather is led by an extraordinary team of experienced meteorologists and entrepreneurs. Dr. Joel N. Myers* Founder & Chief Executive Officer Steven R. Smith* President Kurt Fulepp Chief Product Officer Sarah Katt General Manager, AccuWeather Network Jonathan Porter Senior Vice President, Weather Content & Forecast Operations & Chief Meteorologist Edward Arditte* Chief Financial Officer Evan Myers* Senior Vice President Dan Myers* Independent Director Oliver Knowlton Chief Operating Officer Vincent C. McDonald Chief International Strategy Officer Chris Patti Chief Data Officer Laura Lang* Independent Director Lisa Shalett* Independent Director Sean Cohan* Independent Director *Board Member Tim Wallace* Independent Director Robert Friedman* Independent Director Divisions AccuWeather is driven by turning weather into opportunities. 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