Ginger Zee is widely recognized as the chief meteorologist for ABC News, captivating audiences daily on Good Morning America with her weather forecasts. Before her national role, she honed her expertise as a weekend meteorologist for Good Morning America and contributed to various ABC News platforms. Zee’s career is marked by her extensive coverage of significant weather events, from Hurricane Sandy’s devastation of the Jersey Shore to the Colorado floods and wildfires, and the destructive tornadoes in Oklahoma. Her dedication to reporting on extreme weather conditions has taken her from blizzards in Boston to record-breaking heat in Death Valley.
Beyond her meteorological pursuits, Ginger Zee embraces adventure. Her experiences range from para-hawking in Nepal and paragliding in the Himalayas to diving with sharks in the Bahamas and rappelling down a 27-story building in Chicago. This adventurous spirit extends to ice boat racing and surfing, showcasing her fearless nature.
Prior to joining ABC News, Zee was a meteorologist at NBC station WMAQ-Channel 5 in Chicago for five years and at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she was part of Storm Team 8. Her early career also includes roles at WEYI NBC 25 in Flint, Michigan, and WLAV FM/WXMI in Grand Rapids, Michigan, marking a steady rise in her broadcasting career.
In a notable turn, Ginger Zee traded weather maps for dance steps when she joined Season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. Partnered with the acclaimed Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Zee brought her energy and determination to the ballroom. Her participation in the show introduced her to a new audience and highlighted her versatility beyond meteorology. She shared the Dancing with the Stars stage with a diverse cast including Mischa Barton, Antonio Brown, Kim Fields, and Nyle DiMarco, making Season 22 a memorable season for viewers and for Zee herself as she took on the challenge of competitive dancing.
