This means the American Meteorological Society certifies that Jim is a meteorologist in the field of broadcasting. Jim is proud of his AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. He does radio forecasts on WRVR The River 104 FM, WSMB AM Sports Radio 680 ESPN, KWAM AM and WUMR U 92 FM the Jazz Lover, Monday through Friday. newscasts or live on the air with Tim Simpson when severe weather strikes. You'll see Jim on News Channel 3's 5:00 and 10:00 p.m. Sterling also serves on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities and co-hosts the charities annual fundraiser every April.News Channel 3 meteorologist Jim Jaggers has been forecasting the weather both on television and radio in Memphis since 1978. He also serves on the board of the Clark Planetarium and chairs the board of the West Valley Symphony of Utah. He is Music Director of the Days of '47 Pops Concert and Executive Vice President of the Days of '47 Inc. Sterling is the Music Director and Founder of The Choral Arts Society of Utah, conducting as many as six concerts each year with the 120-voice choir. In addition to his commitment to weather and protecting Utahns, Sterling is well known for his commitment to Utah communities and giving back to others. He is currently a member of the Utah Air National Guard, assigned to the State Headquarters Public Affairs staff, and is the 'Voice of the Utah National Guard'. He served a thirteen-month tour in Vietnam from 1970-1971. He was a Severe Storms Forecaster, assigned to the Air Force Global Weather Center and provided aviation forecasts in support of Air Force and Department of Defense missions worldwide.

During that time, he was assigned to the National Emergency Command Aircraft, 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron in direct support of 'Air Force One' at Andrews AFB, Maryland. Sterling graduated with a degree in Meteorology and gained his weather experience during his ten years with the United States Air Force. “When I think of First Alert Weather, and the commitment to provide Utahns with the important information they need for their daily lives, the first person I think of is Sterling Poulson,” said Mike Friedrich, KUTV News Director. Several factors still needed to increase Beehive State's snowpack, spring runoff.Utah's drought conditions improving by record-setting snow.Utahns urged to expect unexpected as historic snowfall preludes unpredictable summer.Snowmelt, rain expected to cause more flooding issues over Northern Utah this weekend.Explanation behind why high-elevation snow takes longer to melt.GALLERY: Cumulonimbus 'anvil' clouds tower over Utah skies.MORE STORIES by KUTV Chief Meteorologist Sterling Poulson

He served a three-year term as a member of the Board of Broadcast Meteorologists from 1997-2000 and was chairman of the AMS Broadcaster's Conference in San Francisco in June 2000. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society. He joined the KUTV 2News First Alert Weather Team in December 1989. Sterling is one of the most respected television meteorologists in the United States. “Sterling is truly one of the centerpieces that makes KUTV a special place, not only for our employees, but what he has meant to Utah,” said Kent Crawford, Senior Vice President, Group Manager, and KUTV General Manager. Sterling has been forecasting weather for more than 50 years, from his time in the military, to his 34-year tenure at KUTV. SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) - Beloved KUTV Chief Meteorologist Sterling Poulson announced his retirement after providing Utah viewers with important lifesaving weather information for decades.

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