7NEWS Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson Bio

• Degree in Meteorology from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Mike has been married to Cindy since 1981, they have two children Christiana & Anders).

Worked in Madison WI for Weather Central Consulting Nov. 1976-June 1985 (WKOW, WXOW, WQOW, WAOW)

• On air for the Wisconsin TV Network July 1977 June 1985
• While at Weather Central was a part of a small group of people who developed the first TV weather computers
• Did sales and deliveries of weather computers all over the entire US and Canada while at Weather Central
• Forecasting for 40 radio stations and Department of Transportation in 2 states (Iowa, Wisconsin)
• Oversaw 20 forecasters on a daily basis
• Worked at KMOV-TV Channel 4 April 1985 1991 as Chief Meteorologist
• Won two (2) Regional Emmys while at KMOV-TV
• Developed his Weather Presentation Tornado Dance while at KMOV-TV
• Visited about 100 schools a year
• Hosted the VP Fair Parade for 3 consecutive years

Chief Meteorologist at KUSA-TV June 1991 June 2004

• Won eight (9) Regional Emmys while at KUSA-TV
• Won Colorado Broadcast Citizen of the Year Award (CBA) 2001
• Visited about 150 schools each year, performing the Tornado Dance©
• Emceed for over 80 different organizations; 40 annually
• Author of The Colorado Weather Book (1998)

KMGH TV Chief Meteorologist June 2004 to present

• Has won one (1) Regional Emmy for Best Weathercaster while at KMGH
• Won Colorado Broadcaster Association (CBA)Best Weathercaster Award March 2007
• Mike has also written a local best seller, "The Colorado Weather Book."
• Writing a new book: The Colorado Weather Almanac 2007
• Continues to visit schools all over Colorado and Wyoming (120 schools a year)
• Works with non-profits as emcee and critical fundraiser.
• Won Alice 105.9 BJ, Howie & Jennifer Newsies 2007 Hottest Male Meteorologist
• Heard on KFKA and K99 Radio Stations