KTVU Meteorologist Bill Martin Announces Retirement After 33-Year Career

Martin, a trusted voice during Northern California's most critical weather events, plans to step down at the end of February.

Bill Martin, KTVU's chief meteorologist, has announced his retirement after 33 years at the Oakland-based station.
Martin joined KTVU in 1992 and became a trusted figure during major weather events, including the Oakland Hills fires and the Camp Fire, where he lost his childhood home.
He holds a degree in physical geography and climatology from UC Berkeley and postgraduate studies in atmospheric science, earning him the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation.
Martin plans to spend his retirement traveling, surfing, and spending time with his family and his dog, Karl, named after San Francisco's fog.
His departure follows other high-profile retirements at KTVU, including anchor Julie Haener in 2024, marking a period of transition for the station.