Laurel Blanchard Biography
Laurel Blanchard is an American meteorologist working for WOFL FOX 35 Orlando as a weekend meteorologist since joining the station in July 2024. Previously, she worked for WJHL as a meteorologist. She joined the station in May 2022 and left in June 2024. There, she forecasted on weekend nights from 6 to 11 p.m. and multiple weeknights during the 7 and 7:30 pm programs.
Laurel Blanchard Education
Blanchard joined Millersville University in Lancaster in August 2018 when she finished her high school education. In May 2022, she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Science and Technology. During college, she majored in Meteorology and minored in both Mathematics and Emergency Management.
Blanchard worked as the president of the Millersville University Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society. Regularly, she posted weather video forecasts from the MU Weather Deck. She was also involved in the honors college and wrote a broadcast meteorology-focused thesis. Additionally, she held internships at ABC in Peoria, Illinois, alongside Chief Meteorologist Brian Walder.
Laurel Blanchard Career
Blanchard works for WOFL FOX 35 Orlando as a weekend meteorologist. Previously, she worked for WJHL as a meteorologist. There, she forecasted on weekend nights from 6 to 11 p.m. and multiple weeknights during the 7 and 7:30 pm programs. She has been interested in the weather all her life.
While growing up in Abington, she and her great-grandfather would watch weather reports and guess snow totals in the morning before she went to school. Her time in New England made her love snow forecasting. However, her passion for severe weather made her pursue a degree in meteorology.
Laurel Blanchard Age
Blanchard likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 20s
Laurel Blanchard Height
Blanchard stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Laurel Blanchard Family
Blanchard grew up in Abington, Montgomery but 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 Blanchard has any siblings.
Laurel Blanchard Husband
Blanchard is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies, especially Star Wars and Marvel Movies. She also enjoys the outdoors and exploring new places. Since she was young, she has been involved in theatre and was very active in her community in Abington.
Laurel Blanchard Net Worth
Blanchard has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Laurel Blanchard Salary
Blanchard earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Laurel Blanchard Leaving WJHL
Blanchard previously worked for WJHL as a meteorologist. She joined the station in May 2022 and left in June 2024. According to her Facebook post on July 13, 2024, she now does weekend weather at WOFL FOX 35 Orlando: “Hey there, Central Florida! ☀️I’m so excited and honored to be the newest member of the FOX 35 Orlando Storm Team!…”
Blanchard previously worked at WJHL alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Sara Diamond
- Kasey Marler
- Kelly Goetz
- John Jenco
- Anslee Daniel
- Karen Jenkins
- Mark Reynolds
- Alex Williams
- Kenny Hawkins