Who is Chris Shaffer?
Chris Shaffer is an American who has won an Emmy award and now serves at WCCO-TV as the Chief Meteorologist since 2006. Shaffer first worked onKOOL108, BOB100 (as Blaze Bodean), 104.1 The Point (as Cheeks), Cities 97, K102 (as Jack Wilde and himself), or KTLK before joining KMSP FOX9 and WFTC/UPN 29.
Chris Shaffer Date of Birth / Age
Born in the year 1962, Shaffer will be celebrating his 61st birthday in 2023. He manages to keep information regarding his exact dates of birth away from the limelight hence it is not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Chris Shaffer Height
Shaffer stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 9 inches tall.
Chris Shaffer Parents and Siblings
Shaffer manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public. However, he states that his parents divorced when he was in the sixth grade.
Chris Shaffer Spouse / Wife
Shaffer is happily married to his wife Gloria Shaffer. However, he manages to keep more information regarding his spouse away from the limelight. We will update this information once more details regarding his wife are available to the public.
Chris Shaffer Kids / Children
Together they have raised three pretty daughters. However, he shares no more information in regard to his children with the public. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Chris Shaffer Education
Shaffer studied at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he attained degrees in Meteorology and Mass Communications.
Chris Shaffer Career
Shaffer is not only an Emmy award-winning meteorologist but also a member of the American Meteorological Society. Being on the KMSFOX9 and WFTC/UPN29, Shaffer has received the award for the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation he has also been on KOOL108, BOB100 (as Blaze Bodean), 104.1 The Point (as Cheeks), Cities 97, K102 (as Jack Wilde and himself), or KTLK in his radio days.
His interest in Minnesota weather explains why his great uncle was struck and killed by lightning as he was farming in southern Minnesota during the summer of 1952. His family vehicle had also been once chased by a tornado near Maplewood, Minnesota.
Shaffer’s family had also spent a night in the snow at a church in Winthrop as they were traveling to their grandparent’s home. This was also as they were waiting to get to Redwood Falls the following morning where they would open their gifts. Shaffer is originally from Stillwater, Minnesota where raised. Thereafter, he left the great state for four years to attend the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Here he earned degrees in Meteorology and Mass Communications.
How Much Does Chris Shaffer Earn?
Shaffer earns approximately between$ 83,378-$97,994 annually from his meteorological work though this figure may vary.
How Much is Chris Shaffer Worth?
As a meteorologist, Shaffer has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 million to $5 million.