Janice Huff

Janice Huff is one of New York’s most well known forecasters. She is the chief meteorologist for WNBC's "News 4 New York," where she delivers the weekday weather report for the 5pm, 6pm and 11pm broadcasts.

Inducted as a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society in 2020, Huff is a member of the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Allen B. Dumont Broadcaster of the Year Award from Montclair State University in 2015. She has provided accurate and informative weather information to tri-state viewers for more than 25 years. She joined "News 4 New York" in January 1995. Huff came to WNBC from KRON-TV, the NBC affiliate in San Francisco, where she was the primary on-air meteorologist for the station since 1991.

Known for her passion for children in foster care, Huff is the host of "Wednesday's Child," a quarterly adoption feature known for shining a bright spotlight on foster children and families. She has received numerous accolades for her work on "Wednesday’s Child," including recognition at the 2011 1199 SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation’s Care for Kids Gala for her commitment to children. That same year, she was honored by Family Focus Adoption Services and in 2012, Huff received high praise at the New York City Court Appointed Special Advocates Spring Reception for her dedication to ensuring foster children are placed in safe, permanent homes. Her commitment to supporting foster children earned her the 2004 Miracle Makers Media Award and the Administration for Children’s Services’ Golden Heart Award. She was also honored with the Second Annual Nicholas Scoppetta Award for Service to Children for her work in helping foster children in New York City.

Huff has also served as a mentor to young journalists throughout her career and believes strongly in giving back to the community. She was awarded the McDonald’s 2011 Black Media Legends award. Additional awards include the YWCA of New York City’s “W” award; the New York Chapter National Black Journalist Association’s Community Service Award; and the Golden Apple Award from the New York City Chapter of American Women in Radio & Television.

Huff is a member of the National Weather Association, The American Meteorological Society, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Friars Club. A native of Manhattan, she graduated from Florida State University with a major in meteorology.