Leah Pezzetti

Meteorologist/storyteller at KING 5 in Seattle

seattle, washington, united states

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kktvb.com

111alive.com

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What an incredible honor and responsibility to be a voice for my community. If I'm not forecasting, I have a camera in my hands and I'm telling stories. Otherwise, I'm out exploring. Find me on Facebook: Leah Pezzetti Find me on Instagram: LeahPezzetti

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January brings final supermoon before budget cuts threaten Washington space industry | Sky Above

SEATTLE — KING 5’s January episode of the Sky Above features the month’s sky watching headlines, including the final consecutive supermoon’s impact on an impressive meteor shower, plus a conversation with the chief of Space Policy for nonprofit The Planet... See more

king5.com•Leah Pezzetti•Jan 2, 2026

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

SEATTLE — When Cayden Chambers was born seven weeks premature in July of 2022, his parents, Mairin Jameson and Trystan Chambers, expected minor challenges related to his early arrival and kidney issues. What they didn't anticipate was learning their son h... See more

11alive.com•Leah Pezzetti•Dec 25, 2025

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

king5.com•Leah Pezzetti•Dec 23, 2025

Stehekin residents rally after debris flows wash out roads following heavy rain on burn scars

STEHEKIN, Wash. — Seven inches of rain falling on hillsides scarred by last year's Pioneer Fire has triggered multiple debris flows in the remote town Stehekin, which sits on the northern tip of Lake Chelan. The debris flows washed out critical roads and ... See more

king5.com•Leah Pezzetti•Dec 13, 2025

December skywatching: Geminid meteor shower to bring up to 120 meteors per hour

SEATTLE — December doesn’t just bring the winter solstice, it also brings one of the year's most impressive meteor showers. The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13, producing up to 120 meteors per hour visible from 8 p.m. until sunrise, said Keith Krumm, ... See more

king5.com•Leah Pezzetti•Dec 1, 2025

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Masters, Meteorology at Mississippi State UniversityGraduated: 2021

Bachelors, Broadcast Journalism at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis ObispoGraduated: 2017

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January brings final supermoon before budget cuts threaten Washington space industry | Sky Above

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

Stehekin residents rally after debris flows wash out roads following heavy rain on burn scars

December skywatching: Geminid meteor shower to bring up to 120 meteors per hour

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January brings final supermoon before budget cuts threaten Washington space industry | Sky Above

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

Seattle study gives NICU parents genetic answers in days, not years

Stehekin residents rally after debris flows wash out roads following heavy rain on burn scars

December skywatching: Geminid meteor shower to bring up to 120 meteors per hour

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