Samantha Jacques Named New Chief Meteorologist At WZZM 13

Earlier this year it was announced that WZZM 13 Chief Meteorologist George Lessons whose been at the station for 44 years would be retiring at the end of November.

This Week George Lessons helped share the exciting news that after he retires Samantha Jacques will become the stations news Chief Meteorologist.

Credit: WZZM 13 Via YouTube

Samantha Jacques Named New Chief Meteorologist At WZZM 13

George Lessons had this to say about Sam being ready to assume the role of chief meteorologist.

“Over the past four years Sam has demonstrated her ability to assume the role of chief meteorologist, She understands what West Michigan viewers want and expect from our team of meteorologists."

Sam shared how excited she is for this amazing opportunity.

“I'm incredibly honored to be named the next Chief Meteorologist at 13 ON YOUR SIDE. My passion for meteorology, along with the chance to make a positive impact on our community, have been the driving forces that brought me this far, My deep love for West Michigan and my commitment to the 13 Weather Impact team will inspire fresh ideas while continuing the trusted approach to forecasting that our viewers know so well."

Congratulations to George Lessons on an amazing career in West Michigan and to Samantha Jacques on this exciting new opportunity.

If it seems like their has been a lot of changes on your TV in West Michigan you're not wrong.

In the past year there have been changes at WOOD TV 8, WZZM 13 and FOX 17.