Boston 25 Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz to leave station February 27 after nearly 30 years
Departure date set after three decades leading WFXT’s weather coverage
Boston 25 News announced Wednesday that Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz will step down from his role at WFXT-TV, ending a tenure that began with the station’s launch in 1996. The station said Lemanowicz’s final day on air will be February 27, 2026.
In the announcement, station leadership described Lemanowicz as a long-running on-air presence for New England viewers and credited him with helping guide coverage during major regional weather events over the past three decades. The station said it plans to mark his departure with on-air recognitions during the week leading up to his final broadcast.
Long-running tenure shaped by high-impact New England weather events
Over his time as chief meteorologist, Lemanowicz delivered forecasts across routine conditions and severe weather, including notable events referenced by the station such as tornado outbreaks in 2011, the prolonged snow season of 2015, and flooding in Leominster. The announcement emphasized his role in communicating storm impacts and safety information during high-risk conditions.
The station also highlighted his participation in community-facing activities, including school visits, charitable events, and other local initiatives. It did not provide details about his next professional role or whether he will remain in broadcasting.
Start at Boston 25 News: 1996
Last day announced by station: February 27, 2026
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Statements from station leadership and Lemanowicz outline transition
In a message included with the announcement, Boston 25’s vice president and general manager, Todd Brown, thanked Lemanowicz for his work and described his impact on the station’s weather operation. News Director Scott Isaacs also credited him with setting standards for coverage and performance over an unusually long tenure in a single newsroom.
Lemanowicz said the role had been “the privilege of a lifetime,” thanked viewers for welcoming him into their homes, and said he is “proud of what we have built” at the station. He described the transition as an opportunity to “look ahead” to what comes next.
What remains unclear
The station did not announce a successor or a timeline for naming a new chief meteorologist. It also did not specify whether Lemanowicz is retiring, moving to another media role, or pursuing work outside television.
For viewers, the immediate change is time-specific: Lemanowicz is scheduled to remain on air through February 27, 2026, after which Boston 25 News will move forward with a reconfigured leadership structure for its weather team.