If one thing is true in the city of Philadelphia, it’s that we LOVE our TV personalities. It’s especially true at Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate (WPVI-TV, 6 abc), where many of the station’s on-air talent have been on TV for years. In recent years, though, the station has lost some of its most iconic faces, and we just found out that another beloved on-air personality will be leaving the station after 13 years. Meteorologist Chris Sowers announced his departure from 6 ABC.
A Decade of Dedication at 6abc
His journey at WPVI 6abc began over a decade ago, where he quickly became a staple of the weekend weather updates. Sowers' commitment to his craft and his audience was evident in his willingness to share every detail of the weather, no matter the day or time. "The dungeon segments, the constant updating on social media (even on days off), I hope you can truly see how much you all mean to me," Sowers wrote in his announcement, reflecting on his deep connection with his viewers.
Sowers' work extended beyond the camera, with frequent social media updates that kept his audience engaged even on his days off. He has shared his life as a new husband and a new dad over the years. He is married and has a young daughter.
Moving On: A Difficult Decision
The decision to leave WPVI 6abc was not an easy one for Sowers, as he expressed the difficulty of moving on from a place that has become like family to him. Sowers announced, indicating his excitement to contribute to one of the busiest weather markets in the country, "A huge opportunity has presented itself and I will be joining the talented WPTV weather team in West Palm Beach, Florida in October".
Western Illinois Beginnings
Before his television career, Sowers attended Western Illinois University.
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Collegiate Career Statistics
His athletic journey is documented through his college stats.
RECEIVING
| Year | G | Rec | Yds | TD | Lg | Rec/G | Avg/C | Avg/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 4 | 94 | 2 | 41 | 0.4 | 23.5 | 10.4 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| TOTAL | 33 | 4 | 94 | 2 | 41 | 0.1 | 23.5 | 2.8 |
TACKLES
| Year | G | UA | A | Total | TFL-Yds | PD | FF | FR | Blkd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL |
College Career Highlights
- 2006 (Senior season): Appeared in all 11 games, used mainly on special teams… filled in at tight end against Kentucky Wesleyan.
- 2005 (Junior season): Appeared in nine games as a backup tight end… registered four receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns… recorded the first reception of his career at Toledo… both receptions (53 yards) against Iowa Wesleyan were touchdowns… averaged 23.5 yards per catch.
- 2004 (Sophomore season): Participated in all 11 games on special teams and on the defensive line… registered one solo tackle and assisted on another against Cheyney… recorded a tackle for loss of two yards.
- 2003 (Redshirt-Freshman season): Participated in four games on specialty teams.
- 2002 (Freshman season): Redshirted
High School
A first team all-conference selection… named to the Macomb Journal and KHQA-TV all-area first teams… picked as the Macomb Downtown Athletic Club MVP… also a standout in basketball and baseball.
Personal Details
Son of Chuck and Jean Sowers… born January 13, 1984… earned degree in recreation, parks and tourism administration… GPA is 3.135… will attend graduate school in the fall.
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