James Gilbert Named WROC Rochester Morning-Noon Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group’s CBS affiliate WROC Rochester, N.Y., promoted News 8 Meteorologist James Gilbert to weekday morning meteorologist on News 8 at Sunrise and News 8 at Noon. In addition to his broadcast responsibilities, he will provide frequent weather updates on RochesterFirst.com, the RochesterFirst App, and associated digital and social platforms.

Gilbert fell in love with science in middle school and weather became his passion during in high school. He received his bachelor’s degree in Meteorology at Oswego State University and began his career at WCAV Charlottesville, Va. He earned his Broadcast Meteorologist Certification from the American Meteorological Society.

Gilbert was hired by WROC in 2017 as the weekend meteorologist and reporter.

He begins his new assignment immediately and joins anchors Mark Gruba and Lia Lando for both News 8 at Sunrise and News 8 at Noon.