The Meterologist Hall of Fame

First Inductee into the National Meteorologist Hall of Fame.

DR. JOEL N. MYERS

Dr. Joel Myers was a graduate student in meteorology at Penn State University in 1962 when he began his career as a weather consultant to a Pennsylvania utility company. In 1971 his company became known as "AccuWeather" and it went on to become known as the world’s leading commercial weather service. Today it is one of the most respected names in weather forecasting in the United States. Dr. Myers has authored many papers and articles on a wide range of subjects during his career. Until his retirement from teaching at Penn State he trained an estimated 17% of all practicing meteorologists in the U.S. He also continues to serve as a trustee of his alma mater. Considered to be a respected source on the business of meteorology and how it affects consumers and industry, Dr. Myers was dubbed "the most accurate man in weather" by the New York Times. The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is honored to have Dr. Joel N. Myers serve as its first recipient of the Hall of Fame award. Each year on February 2 a new meteorologist will be honored by placement in the Hall of Fame, as we showcase the important role these individuals have on our daily lives.