The veteran CBS2 (KBOI) Chief Meteorologist tragically died in a plane crash on 27 January 2026. Fatal Crash Near EmmettSteadham's death was confirmed by KBOI (CBS2), the CBS affiliate where he served as Chief Meteorologist. In a statement, the station wrote: 'For the past decade, Roland Steadham guided people through storm after storm in Idaho. Colleagues Remember SteadhamNeki Mohan, an award-winning journalist and media executive, expressed her grief on Instagram: 'Devastated to hear of the passing of my treasured former colleague Roland Steadham. adding that the news was 'sad and shocking for the weather community.'