Bree Smith Biography
Bree Smith is an American meteorologist working for WTVF as a meteorologist for NewsChannel since joining the station in January 2016. Previously, she worked at KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 for nearly 5 years.
Bree Smith Education
Smith attended Southern Methodist University in August 2000 and in May 2004, graduated with a Bachelor Of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance. In the summer of 2003, she studied Classical Theatre at the British American Dramatic Academy.
She joined Florida State University in August 2007 to further her studies. A year later, she transferred to Florida International University where she received a Bachelor Of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology in May 2010.
Bree Smith Career
Smith works for WTVF as a meteorologist for NewsChannel. Following her graduation, she began working as a professional stage and film actress in New York City. After the 2004-2005 hurricane season, she was pushed to pursue her love of weather and rejoined school for a meteorology degree.
After receiving her degree, Smith started her career serving WVLA in Baton Rouge as the weekend meteorologist. She then moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 2011 and joined KSDK as a weekend meteorologist. She chased storms, the historic 2016 New Year flooding, and winter storms for 5 years.
In 2015, she alongside Al Roker did weather on the TODAY show. In that same year, she was a featured contributor for the TODAY Parenting Team. She works as a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.
Smith is passionate about precise and thoughtful forecasts. She received a Weathercast Certificate of Merit from the Missouri Broadcasters Association in 2015. She believes that the greatest blessing is volunteering and serving the community. Aside from the weather, she has been an MC for numerous charitable events over the years. She is thrilled to continue her endeavors with local non-profits in Middle Tennessee.
Bree Smith Age
Smith was born Bree Sunshine Smith on December 29, 1981. She is 42 years old as of 2023. Smith celebrates her birthday on December 29th. She said that she celebrated her 41st birthday on December 29, 2022, on her Instagram account.
Bree Smith Height
Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Bree Smith Family
Smith has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Smith has any siblings.
Bree Smith Husband
Smith got married to Curt Friedrichs in September 2010. She wished him a happy 13th anniversary via an Instagram post on September 20, 2023. They have two sons including Cole and a cat named Jack. Cole was born on August 28, 2013, and is 11 years old as of 2024. On August 28, 2024, she posted a family photo and said that he was turning 11 on that day. Curt was born on June 27, 1983, and is 41 years old as of 2024. On June 27, 2024, she posted a family photo and said that her husband had turned 41 years old.
Bree Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Bree Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WTVF
Smith is working at WTVF where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Nick Beres
- Ben Hill
- Hunter Hoagland
- Rhori Johnston
- Jennifer Kraus
- Heather Mathis
- Hannah McDonald