Nick Allard
KGW Morning Meteorologist
Nick Allard joined KGW in August of 2009, and is the morning Meteorologist for News Channel 8 at Sunrise.
Before coming to KGW, Allard was most recently a weekday and weekend morning Meteorologist for KING 5 and NWCN in Seattle. He covered all the major storms of the past few years, including the Hanukah Eve storm, and the major flooding. Before moving to Seattle he was a weather anchor at KVEW-42/KAPP-35 in the Tri-Cities and Yakima Washington from 2003-2006. At KVEW, he reported for about a year, before becoming the main weather anchor. He produced and anchored the weather casts for the 5, 6, and 11 for both stations, but was based out of the Tri-Cities. He also hosted Ultimate Yard Makeovers, Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethons, and reported live from Detroit the week leading up to Super Bowl XL, and during the game.
Allard received his B.A. degree in Broadcast News & Production, from the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University. He also finished his Meteorology Certification Program at Mississippi State University. Allard has a seal from the American Meteorological Society. Allard enjoys spending time with his wife Megan and his dog Clyde. He also enjoys playing all sports, and spending time outside.
