on-air personality
About Rachel Piscitelli
Meet Rachel Piscitelli
Rachel is a Connecticut native.
Currently the Early Morning Meteorologist at FOX61 in Hartford, CT. You can watch her weather forecasts weekday mornings from 5-7am.
She co-hosts the CT Bucket-list tour and contributes to Foodie Friday for her station.
She has served as a Meteorologist and Traffic Anchor for the past seven years. With a passion for breaking down complex weather patterns into clear, relatable forecasts, she helps viewers start their mornings informed and prepared.
Rachel keeps commuters moving by providing up-to-the-minute traffic coverage. Her ability to juggle fast-changing conditions with calm professionalism has made her a staple of the morning show.
She has also stepped into the anchor chair, bringing viewers trusted news coverage with warmth and professionalism.
Before her time on air, Rachel built a strong background in talk television production. She has hands-on experience producing, writing, booking segment guests, and pitching compelling story ideas — skills that continue to shape her storytelling and on-air delivery today.