Tom Wachs
I'm the weekday evening chief meteorologist here at FOX6. I joined the FOX6 Weather Team in June 2014. It’s great to be home again. Ever since age 3, I knew I wanted to be a meteorologist. I grew up in Mequon, watching and learning from former FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella. In high school, I was fortunate to intern with Vince. So, it’s a dream come true to work at FOX6.
After graduating from Homestead High School, I attended both the University of Oklahoma and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I dove into the business early, interning at many TV stations in both Milwaukee and Oklahoma City. I also interned at The Weather Channel in Atlanta. After college, I spent two years as Chief Meteorologist at KNOP-TV in North Platte, Nebraska before moving to WJHL-TV in northeast Tennessee. I met my beautiful wife in Tennessee and we headed for Kansas City, where I worked at KCTV for 6 years, doing TV weather and storm chasing for the station.
I was one of the first 200 people in the country to receive the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation ("CBM") from the American Meteorological Society. I was also honored to receive the 2019 Best Weathercast Award from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and traveling with my wife.
The latest from Tom Wachs
Wisconsin wintry mix; 1st measurable snow of season expected
Southeast Wisconsin is expected to see the season's first measurable snow Wednesday, Nov. 20 into Thursday, Nov. 21.
Wisconsin severe weather: tornado, thunderstorm watches canceled
All of southeastern Wisconsin was at risk for severe weather on Monday, July 15, with the risk increasing as you head further south.
Wisconsin severe weather threat; strong to severe storms forecast
A series of low pressure systems will bring on and off storms across southeast Wisconsin this weekend. Some activity could even be strong to severe at times.
FOX Model: What is it? How are FOX6 meteorologists putting it to work?
You may have heard the FOX6 Weather Experts mention a new tool in their weather forecasting arsenal. It is the FOX Model. What is it? What makes it different from other forecasting models?
Slippery road conditions linger; winter weather advisory ends
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin from midnight through 8 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Wisconsin snowstorm on Jan. 12-13, 2024; recapping what happened
A winter storm dropped as much as 18" of snow in parts of SE WI on Jan. 12, 2024. This system closed schools across the region, snarling traffic and knocking power out for over 100,000.
Wisconsin winter storm advisory; what you need to know
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for all of southeast Wisconsin to be in effect from 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12 through 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13.
Wisconsin winter storm Tuesday; what you need to know
A snowstorm is expected Tuesday, Jan. 9 across southeastern Wisconsin. Here is what you need to know.
Coldest morning since March blankets southeast Wisconsin
The snow is gone but the cold is blowing in. It will be a chilly start to the work week.
Wisconsin winter forecast: El Niño, what it means for you
A strong El Niño is forecast this winter. Here is how it develops and what it could mean for you this winter.