AboutDave Dombek Expertise A weather enthusiast from an early age, Dave Dombek is now an AccuWeather meteorology expert.
Experience Dave received his B.S. degree in meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in May of 1980.
Dave joined AccuWeather in July of 1980, beginning in the Snow Warning Service late that fall after his few month period of training. Within a short period of time, Dave got involved in radio broadcasting. He spent over 25 years broadcasting forecasts on radio stations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, and has also done newspaper forecasts and television briefings. Currently, Dave is the lead television briefer for all of AccuWeather's television clients in the northeatern quarter of the nation. In his daily forecasting routine, Dave helps coordinate the forecasts in the northeastern part of the country. He is also the Director of Forecaster Hiring and is in charge of hiring new meteorologists. Finally, Dave is the supervisor of the climatology department at AccuWeather.
An avid outdoorsman, Dave enjoys hunting and trout fishing. He also enjoys watching football and is a student of history and current events.
If Dave doesn't already have enough on his plate, he is married with two teenage daughters. He also leads a small Messianic congregation in the State College, Pa. area.
Expert: Dave Dombek Date: 1/22/2008 Subject: Pacific Ocean Weather
Question I will be taking a ship from Honolulu to Los Angeles for five nights leaving Honolulu February 4, 2008 and arriving in Los Angeles February 9.
I know what to expect in Honolulu and Los Angeles regarding weather but am wondering what kind of weather, winds, waves, etc can I expect while on board the ship.
We have made two Trans Atlantic crossings in the last few years but this is our first cruise on the Pacific Ocean.
Answer D.J.
That is impossible to tell this far out. It will depend on whether or not there are storms in the vicinity at the time. There could be a HUGE range in winds, waves, etc. depending on the position of any storm.
Your best bet is to check back with us when you get closer to your trip.
