Brian Lapis Biography
Brian Lapis is a skilled and award-winning American meteorologist who is currently working for WWLP (22News) in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, as a weeknight weather anchor/reporter. He joined the station’s storm team in September 1996. He can be seen on 22News each weeknight starting at 5 pm.
Brian Lapis Age| Birthday
How old is Lapis? He is around 54 years old as of 2024. He was born on August 5, 1969, in the United States of America.
Brian Lapis Education
Lapis earned a Bachelor’s degree in Television Radio Film Management from Syracuse University. Additionally, he has a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Brian Lapis Height|Weight Loss
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Brian Lapis Family
Lapis was born in the United States, however, he has not revealed information regarding his family members. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Brian Lapis Wife|Married
He likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Brian Lapis Children| kids
Lapis is blessed with twin daughters. However, he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Brian Lapis Career
Lapis is currently working for WWLP (22News) in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, as a weeknight weather anchor/reporter. He became a part of the 22News Storm Team in September 1996 and is watched on 22News every weekday, starting at 5 pm.
His journey in broadcasting began when he was just 15 years old at WILI, a radio station in his hometown of Willimantic, CT. He has served as a radio on-air talent at various stations, including KISS 95.7 in Hartford, CT; WIOQ in Philadelphia, PA; WYYY and WJPZ in Syracuse, NY; and WPRO-FM in Providence, RI.
Lapis has a deep appreciation for life in western Massachusetts. You can often find him hiking at The Notch and Mt. Holyoke, biking on the Norwottuck Rail Trail, skiing in the Berkshires, supporting local farmers by buying their produce, and occasionally dining at the area’s fantastic local restaurants, often in the company of his twin daughters.
Brian Lapis Awards
Lapis has received numerous accolades for his forecasting skills. In 2013, he was honored with the National Weather Association’s Broadcaster of the Year Award. Additionally, in 2000, 2007, and 2012, Lapis and the 22News Storm Team were recognized with the Massachusetts & Rhode Island Associated Press award for the best weathercast.
The 22News Storm Team received the American Red Cross of Pioneer Valley’s Hometown Heroes Award for their life-saving forecasting and continuous coverage during the June 1, 2011 tornadoes.
Philanthropy
Lapis actively engages with the community, regularly speaking to numerous school groups and civic organizations about weather, climate, and television news. Lapis is a passionate advocate for broadcasting in the public interest and serves on the board of directors of the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Silver Lake Conference Center and Youth Camp in Sharon, CT, a place he attended as a child and later volunteered at as an adult.
Brian Lapis Salary|Net Worth
Lapis has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which he earns from his career.
Frequently asked questions about Lapis
Who is Lapis?
Brian Lapis is a skilled and award-winning American meteorologist who is currently working for WWLP (22News) in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, as a weeknight weather anchor/reporter. He joined the station’s storm team in September 1996. He can be seen on 22News each weeknight starting at 5 pm.
Is Lapis Married?
Lapis likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information is under review and will be available soon.
Where does Lapis Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon