Laurel Blanchard
Laurel Blanchard joined the FOX 35 Storm Team as a meteorologist in July 2024.
Laurel's journey into meteorology began at a young age in her hometown of Abington, Massachusetts, where she shared morning weather reports with her great-grandfather, igniting her lifelong passion for weather. Embracing the unpredictable nature of weather, Laurel fondly adopts the saying, "If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes," a sentiment familiar to New Englanders.
She earned her bachelor of science in meteorology from Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and earned minors in mathematics and emergency management. She graduated Cum Laude.
During college, Blanchard served as president of the school's chapter of the American Meteorological Society.
Before moving to Orlando, Laurel worked at WJHL-TV in Johnson City, Tennessee. She covered dozens of severe weather events there. She also taught meteorology classes at Tusculum University's Upward Bound Summer Academy. She also interned at a station in Peoria, Illinois.
Outside the newsroom, Laurel adores her rescue dog, "Honey." She enjoys trying new restaurants and coffee shops, watching movies, crocheting, and local theater. She's eager to explore Orlando and learn more about her new home.
To connect with Laurel or stay updated on her forecasts and activities, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
The latest from Laurel Blanchard
Orlando weather: Cloudy skies and mild temperatures, cold front on the way
Tonight's weather will feature partly-cloudy to mostly-cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the upper 50s and 60s. In some areas, a shower or two could be possible.
Orlando weather: Clear skies and quiet conditions, cold front on the way
Tonight, expect clear skies through the overnight with quiet conditions. Temperatures will be on the cooler side, but not as cool as the previous night, with temperatures bottoming out in the upper 40s and 50s across the region.
Orlando weather: Cool start to the week before warmer temperatures and midweek rain
Temperatures fall into the upper 40s and 50s as the chill behind the cold front that moved through last night sets in tonight.
Florida Planetary Parade 2025: How to see 7 planets in the night sky, and when
Seven planets in our Solar System will spread across the night sky in a planetary parade in February. Here's what planets, where you can see them in Florida, how to see them, and the weather forecast.
Orlando weather: Temperatures warm up to mid 70's ahead of a rainy Monday
Orlando weather: Temperatures warm up to mid 70's as the weekend concludes
2025 Atlantic hurricane season guide: storm names, predictions, Florida impact, activity zones
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ended with 18 storms, 11 tropical storms, and 5 hurricanes – 3 of which made landfall in Florida (2 as major hurricanes). The 2025 hurricane season is a few months away (Feb. 21 marks 100 days until June 1, the official start of the hurricane season).
Orlando weather: Cooler temperatures on the way, freeze warning in place for select areas
Today's weather will feature below-normal temperatures and increasing sunshine that will make way for winter weather later tonight.
Orlando weather: Cold snap on the way, when to expect the chilly temperatures
After some rain during the Daytona 500, temperatures in Central Florida warmed up. However, temperatures are expected to drop again.
Orlando weather: Partly-cloudy skies and dense fog expected through overnight
Partly-cloudy skies are expected for the rest of the evening and through overnight. With the clear skies and no wind, dense fog will form and impact roads late tonight and through most of the morning.
Orlando weather: Partly-cloudy skies through night, dense fog expected in morning
Partly-cloudy skies are expected for the rest of the evening and overnight, while dense fog will form and impact roads later tonight and through most of the morning.