Gay weatherman Sam Champion makes Atlanta debut on The Weather Channel

Sam Champion, the hunky gay weatherman, warmed up the airwaves in Atlanta this morning when he made his debut on The Weather Channel‘s in the city’s studios and will be on again from 4-8 p.m.

Champion is making his Atlanta debut during a cold-snap during one of the city’s chilliest winters on the books and during a heavy snowstorm striking the northeast. He appeared at Centennial Park and also within the warmth of the studio.

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LIVE this morning with the latest on the Southern Cold on @weatherchannel and @TODAYshow! pic.twitter.com/CgK14Z8mbc

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) January 22, 2014

Sooo frozen!! But lovin it!“@Slynolegirl: @SamChampion Lovin your rosy cheeks this morning Sam!”

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) January 22, 2014

Yes and yes ! “@724773716: @SamChampion will you be based out of Atlanta now? It’s pretty cold out here by Emory. ❄️⛄️”

— Sam Champion (@SamChampion) January 22, 2014

As you may recall, Champion decided to take a gig as a managing editor and anchor  with The Weather Channel in December, ending his illustrious career on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” On Thursday, Champion also appeared on the “Today” show to visit with former rival Al Roker and the rest of the team to plug his new Weather Channel morning show set to air in March after Al Roker’s show; the show has yet to be named. NBC owns The Weather Channel.

Champion married Rubem Robierb in New York in 2012 after meeting at a New Year’s Eve party four years ago. In Georgia, of course, his marriage is not legally recognized.

Champion is not only well-loved for his charming on-air personality but his rock hard body that he is never too ashamed to show off.