Think talking about the weather is boring? Angela Schilling always has a good story—like the one about seeing hail the size of DVDs in Abilene, Texas. If that sounds like a tall tale, she has pictures to prove it’s not—viewers sent her photos using actual DVDs for scale. Schilling, who’s known for dressing fashionably on the air, has been the meteorologist for KTVN 2 News for almost a decade.
Who is Angela Schilling? Where did she come from?
I grew up in Portland, Ore., but my family lives in Boise now. I’m a huge Mississippi State fan, which is where I went to college. In my free time, I enjoy puzzles, hiking, cooking and painting.
Why did you choose meteorology as a career?
I’ve always loved math and science, but weather is a way for me to combine my love for patterns and puzzles with science. Forecasting has a lot to do with pattern recognition. I love being able to study the weather and then see if it happens. The weather can be powerful, and beautiful, and it plays a big role in our lives. My favorite cloud is a shelf cloud, and snow is my favorite thing to forecast for. People ask me what my favorite season is, and I love them all. I just like it to feel like it should. I’ve been in the business for 11 years, eight years in Reno.
Did you have to have any special training? Did you have to get a degree?
I got my bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University. I also have my certification from the American Meteorological Society. I had to take a test and submit work samples to get it. I interned at KATU in Portland, Ore. Before Reno, I worked in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Abilene, Texas.
What do people ask you in public? How do they approach you? Are you blamed for the weather?
People like to break the ice by asking me what the weather is going to be. This is a great way to strike up a conversation and make sure it’s actually me. Sometimes people really want to know what the weather is going to be, but some just want to talk. Some people like to joke and say you can be wrong half the time and still have a job, but most people are nice. Some people ask me if I do my own forecasting, and the answer is yes.
How do you pick your on-air clothing? Mood? What the weather conditions are on that day?
It depends on the weather and season. If it’s a sunny day, I like to wear bright colors, and sweaters when it’s cold. Sometimes I just feel like wearing a dress that I haven’t worn in a while. It’s just intuitive, LOL. The real me likes to wear tennis shoes and jeans when I’m not working, with no makeup.
What will this winter bring? When should we expect spring? It’s getting cold out there.
El Niño is a tough one in our area, since we’re right in the middle of the pathway, so it could go either way for us. January is usually our snowiest month. Spring is too far out, ha. I can be pretty confident with the forecast three days out and have a strong leaning toward what will happen a week out, but after that, it becomes less clear. Models like the GFS (the Global Forecast System, a National Centers for Environmental Prediction weather forecast model) and Euro (the European model) don’t even go past two weeks.
David Roberts,
Look at you kickin’ ass and taking names! I love seeing your photo work, and now great interviews. Rock on, buddy
-Dr. Seavey 😉
My husband and I look forward to seeing you do the weather. We can really see that you love your job and you make weather fun. Thank you Angela we love you. Jeff and Janice Garcia.❤️❤️
I always love watching your weather forecasting. You are just about the only one I can always understand, and I often learn new things from. As the person above commented, you make weather fun!! Maryla Harrington
Great work David!
Thank you for your great work on telling us how ANGELA SHILLING does her work, but there’s was one question I want to ask, how old is she now, and how long is she going to stay wear she’s at? I think she is a great asset to channel 2 news. ThNks for the info.
Did Angela Schilling retire? She is great!
Thanks,
Victor Zeid
Where is Angela at and when can I see her on TV? I can’t see the answer anywhere. I really enjoyed watching her weather report and would watch her if I could get a time and channel. Thank you.
We miss Angela Schilling reporting the weather! Where is she? Haven’t heard anything- she always did a great job! Hope she returns.
Are you leaving channel 2 in Reno? We will miss you
In my 30 plus years in Reno she is by far my favorite weather person on tv. Her perditions are always on point. Hope to see more of her in the future.
In my 30 plus years in Reno, she is by far the best. Her forecasting is very good, she’s right way more than wrong. Hope to see more of her in the future.
I miss Angela doing the weather. She always made it interesting and new. Learned so much from her. But just enjoyed her …please bring her back!