Who is Mike Nelson?
Mike Nelson is an American journalist working as the Chief meteorologist for ABC7 Denver News. He graduated with a degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin and began working in 1976 at Weather Central.
He is married to Cindy and the couple has three grown children; Christiana, Anders, and Becca, and two grandsons; Liam and Owen. They also have three very spoiled little pugs – Tinq, Torq, and Tilly!
Mike Nelson Date of Birth/Age
Mike is approximately 68 years as of 2022 although his exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Mike Nelson Height
Nelson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Mike Nelson Parents and Siblings
SAMPLE was born and raised in the United States. He 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.
Mike Nelson Spouse/Wife
He is married to Cindy and the couple has three grown children; Christiana, Anders, and Becca, and two grandsons; Liam and Owen. They also have three very spoiled little pugs – Tinq, Torq, and Tilly!
Mike Nelson Kids/Children
Mike and his wife Cindy have three grown children; Christiana, Anders, and Becca, and two grandsons; Liam and Owen. They also have three very spoiled little pugs – Tinq, Torq, and Tilly!
Mike Nelson Education
He graduated with a degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin and began working in 1976 at Weather Central.
Mike Nelson Career
Nelson joined Denver7 in June 2004 as Chief Meteorologist. He has been a television weather forecaster for 40 years, 25 of which have been spent alone forecasting the weather in Colorado. He began his career in 1976 at Weather Central, a private weather consulting firm based in Madison that provided forecasts for ski resorts, agribusiness, power utilities, the Wisconsin TV Network, and more than 40 other national radio and television stations.
In 1979, Nelson was made Executive Vice President of Weather Central, where he oversaw 14 meteorologists. Mike contributed to the production of forecasts that were essential to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline’s construction. Together with fellow meteorologist Terry Kelly, Nelson created one of the first computer weather graphics systems for television while they were in Madison.
Nelson put TV weather computers in over 50 television stations all over the country from 1979 to 1984. In 1982, he brought Colorado’s first weather computer and taught legendary Denver weatherman Stormy Rottman how to use it. Mike and his family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1985. From 1985 to 1991, he was the Chief Meteorologist at a local station.
Mike was a member of the Board of Broadcast Meteorology of the American Meteorological Society while he was in St. Louis. This group approved candidates for the AMS Seal of Approval for Television Weather-casting. Mike has won 18 Outstanding Weather Anchor Emmys. He was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Colorado Broadcasters Association in 2001 for his volunteer work in Colorado schools.
Mike visits over fifty clubs, schools, and service organizations annually to enjoy sharing his meteorological expertise with children and adults alike. The performance of his Tornado Dance is one to remember! Mike has addressed more than 750,000 students during his career.
Additionally, Mike is the author of “The Colorado Weather Book” and “The Colorado Weather Almanac,” two local bestsellers. Amazon.com has both books available for purchase. Additionally, Mike’s most recent book, titled The smallest climate book in the world.’ for ten CO2 facts in ten minutes.
How Much Does Mike Nelson Earn?
Nelson receives an approximate salary of between $45, 000 and $100, 000 annually.
Mike Nelson Net Worth
Mike has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
Mike Nelson Books
Mike has written the following local best sellers;
- The Colorado Weather Book
- The Colorado Weather Almanac
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ABC 7 News
Mike works atABC7 in Denver where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Anne Trujillo
- Shannon Ogden
- Brian Sanders
- Jaclyn Allen
- Mike Nelson
- Nick Rothschild
- Troy Renck
- Lionel Bienvenu
- Jayson Luber
- Katie LaSalle
- Stacey Donaldson
- Lisa Hidalgo
- Jason Gruenauer