Metinka Slater Biography
Metinka Slater is an American Emmy Winning meteorologist working for WHO 13 as a Recruiting and Community Relations Manager. She joined the WHO 13 news team in April 2022, after previously working for KCCI.
Metinka Slater Career
Slater was awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Iowa State University in 1996. Subsequently, she aided local colleagues in founding the Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Association, aiming to enhance public awareness of weather-related matters and contribute to the betterment of the community. She is an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, recognized for excellence in meteorology with the prestigious CBM seal from the American Meteorological Society.
Additionally, she joined KCCI Storm Team 8 in 2006, dedicating nearly two decades to keeping central Iowa informed about its ever-changing weather. Many may recall her earlier contributions at WOI from 1996 to 2002. Her fascination with weather began during her childhood in Guthrie Center, Iowa, sparked by witnessing a tornado. In addition to her broadcasting achievements, she played a key role in establishing the Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Association, aiming to enhance public weather awareness and benefit the community.
Following her departure from the local CBS affiliate in March 2022, she is set to become a part-time contributor at WHO 13. Concurrently, she will retain her full-time position as the recruiting and community relations manager for Crest Services, a nonprofit care services provider in the metro area. With 16 years of experience at KCCI, she left the station to pursue a role at the organization. In her new role, she will do some reporting in addition to filling in with the weather team.
Metinka Slater Salary
Slater earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Metinka Slater Net Worth
Slater has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a meteorologist.
Metinka Slater Age
Slater was born on December 16, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, United States. However, information about her year of birth has not been disclosed hence it is not known how old she is.
Metinka Slater Height and Weight
Slater stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Metinka Slater Family
Slater likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parents nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Metinka Slater Husband and Children
Slater is married to Brian who is an IT analyst, enterprise architect, and IT architect senior. They tied the knot on August 26, 1995. Together they have been blessed with three children, whom they named; Layne, Talyn, and Tishara Slater. All three children have graduated from Valley High School. Layne Layne works at the e-commerce platform, Hy-Vee. She resides in Iowa together with her family.
Metinka Slater Leaving KCCI
Slater intends to transition away from broadcast work and pursue a new job following her final day on air on March 30. The former KCCI meteorologist is making a return to television in a new capacity at WHO 13. Following her departure from the local CBS affiliate in March 2022, Slater is set to join WHO 13 as a part-time contributor and a Recruiting and Community Relations Manager.
Metinka Slater Social Media Platform
Slater is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 2.6k followers on Twitter 1.2k followers on Instagram, and 14.2k followers on Facebook.