Mark Nelsen Biography
Mark Nelsen is an American meteorologist working for FOX 12 serving as the chief meteorologist. He forecast the weather at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., or 11 p.m. He has been working for the station since joining in September 2000.
Mark Nelsen Education
Nelsen spent his school years in Mt. Angel, OR, and Chehalis, WA. He then joined the University of Washington where he graduated with a B.S. in Atmospheric Science.
Mark Nelsen Career
Nelsen serves as the chief meteorologist of FOX 12. shows forecasts. He went to the University of Washington where he attained his B.S. in Atmospheric Science. After college, he started his career, he landed his first TV job at KOIN-TV where he served as the weekend and weekday evening broadcast meteorologist from November 1993 to October 2000 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Whenever he is not working, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends. He also enjoys growing crops for he has a ton of pear, apple, and peach trees and lives on farm/forest land and has several ducks, two cats, and chickens.
Mark Nelsen Age
Nelsen is 71 years old. He was born on September 2, 1952, in Hood River, OR. He celebrates his birthday on the 2nd of September every year.
Mark Nelsen Height
Nelsen stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 6 inches (1.5m).
Mark Nelsen Family
Nelsen has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Nelsen has any siblings.
Mark Nelsen Wife
Nelsen got married to Sheila in 1997 after three years of dating. They however purchased their first home together in Corbett on Knieriem Road. After seven years there, they relocated to their current house in 2004 with their two sons, Andrew, and Ariel.
Mark Nelsen Net Worth
Nelsen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Meteorologist.
Mark Nelsen Salary
Nelsen earns an annual salary ranging between $ 40,000 – $ 110,500.
Mark Nelsen Weather Blog
Fox 21 weather team has a weather blog that posts about Portland, Oregon, and southwest Washington weather.
Mark Nelsen FOX 12
Nelsen works at FOX 12 where he works alongside other famous FOX 12 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Jeff Forgeron
- Nora Hart
- Debra Gil
- Wayne Garcia
- Kimberly Maus
- Pete Ferryman
- Nick Krupke
- Bonnie Silkman
- Stephanie Domurat
- Brian MacMillan
- Shauna Parsons
- Camila Orti
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Nelsen.
| Who is Nelsen? | He is an American meteorologist |
| Age | 71 years old |
| Height | 5 feet, 6 inches(1.5m) |
| Spouse | Sheila |
| Salary | $ 40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |