CBC meteorologist’s 50-year career sets a Guinness World Record

Peter Coade began forecasting the weather in 1962. He's still doing it.

The Guinness World Records book is now recognizing the 70-year-old Nova Scotia meteorologist's record-breaking career.

The official certificate from Guinness' London headquarters reads:

"The longest career as a weather forecaster is 50 years, 8 months and 21 days, and was achieved by Peter Coade (Canada) at CBC Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, from 1 October 1962 to 21 June, 2013."

After working steadily for the federal weather service, CBC, and ATV (now CTV), Coade's now back at CBC as CBC Radio One's morning meteorologist for the Maritimes.

"I'm thrilled to receive this honour," said Coade in a release. "I've had a very rewarding career in broadcast media and meteorology. I couldn’t be happier. I began my career in the black and white days of CBC and anticipate ending it with CBC."

He told CBC News that after seeing all kinds of weather over the decades, he never gets tired of the sky.

"You can never stop doing it," he said of forecasting. "It's always there."

Coade continues to set new records every day. He has made no hints at plans for retirement.

"Peter is a mainstay in weather forecasting and trusted by audiences throughout the Maritimes," said Andrew Cochran, senior managing director, Atlantic Canada, for CBC English services. "We're very happy for him and wish him our heartiest congratulations on this Guinness World Record achievement."

The previous record for longest career as a weather forecaster was held by CTV Toronto's Dave Devall. His career spanned just over 48 years.