A staple in Albany resident’s homes, and local renown, Craig Gold sent shockwaves in his announcement from WRGB CBS 6 that he was leaving. Leaving, indeed-hed retiring after a wildly successful 18-year run. Of course, there’s time, several months until he has officially aired, but his explanation in announcing was: he just couldn’t resist family anymore.
News of Gold’s retirement has left many viewers wondering about this beloved meteorologist’s background and personal life. Who is Craig Gold, and what led him to a career in weather forecasting? What are his plans for the future, and will he remain in the Albany area?
It was there at local television, where his desire for weather began, that Gold eventually found himself intrigued by the inner, deep-interest dramatically changing conditions of the atmospheres-from fierce thunderstorms at their most thunderous to wispy snowflakes at their fluffiest. This soon became an avid interest that soon became a lifetime profession: one in meteorology.
Before joining WRGB CBS 6, Gold mastered his forecasting skills with other television stations. He brings experience and sharpens his knowledge. His service at WRGB marked a historic point in his career, whereby he became an essential source of weather information to thousands of Albany residents.
Gold’s engaging on-air presence and his ability to explain complex weather patterns in an understandable way endeared him to viewers. He became known for his calm demeanor and his dedication to providing accurate and timely weather forecasts, especially during severe weather events.
While his departure from broadcasting marks the end of an era, Gold’s impact on the Albany community will undoubtedly endure. He has not only provided vital weather information but also built a strong connection with viewers, earning their trust and respect.
As for what is next, Gold plans to devote more time to his family, personal interests, and enjoying the rest of his life. While he is leaving the broadcast world, the legacy he has established as a true professional in his field and an upstanding citizen of the Albany community will be remembered for years to come.
Craig Gold’s Family
Craig Gold was born on July 16, 1979, and hails from New York. He is the son of Holly and Ron Gold.
He has at least one brother, Brad Gold, an alum of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany and the New England School of Law. Brad Gold and his wife are based in Virginia.
Craig Gold’s Wife and Children
Craig Gold married Sara Levine on October 17, 2015, in Florida. She is a Florida native now residing in Latham, New York, with her husband.
The couple welcomed their twin daughters, Olivia and Brooke Gold, on February 15, 2019. After stepping back from broadcasting, the meteorologist plans to spend more time with his daughters.
Craig Gold’s Career
Craig Gold attended the University of Miami from 1997 to 2001. He earned a BS in Broadcast Journalism and also gained experience working with the student-run campus media outlet.
Soon after, he enrolled in the distance learning program at Mississippi State University. He completed his degree in atmospheric science and meteorology in 2006.
While studying meteorology, Gold worked as a full-time meteorologist and reporter in Florida at WJHG-TV in Panama City from 2004 to 2005 and WTXL-TV in Tallahassee from 2005 to 2006.
In 2006, he joined the weather team at KTKA-TV in Topeka, Kansas, as a certified meteorologist. After three years there, he moved back to Florida in 2009 and spent over four years as a meteorologist at WPEC CBS 12 News.
Gold returned to his home state of New York in 2015 and has been part of the CBS 6 Albany weather team ever since. After seven years, Gold announced he was stepping away from CBS 6 and the broadcasting industry.
The meteorologist made this announcement three months before his last day on air. There are still more weekend forecasts from him for the next few weeks.
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Gold is leaving CBS 6 Albany and hectic broadcasting schedules for the world of public relations. He hasn’t specified details about his next job or if he is switching to a self-employed venture.
The career shift will give him more time to spend with his daughters, wife, and family. A PR career also serves his need to help the local businesses and non-profits in the same community. Rest assured, Craig Gold and his family aren’t saying goodbye to Albany.