Shannon O’Donnell Biography
Shannon O’Donnell is an American meteorologist working for KOMO NEWS as a Chief meteorologist and news anchor for Western Washington on the weekday evening shows. She joined the KOMO NEWS team in 2009, after previously working for KNTV.
Shannon O’Donnell Career
O’Donnell attended Redmond High School, where she earned the distinction of valedictorian. Following graduation, she pursued her education at the University of Washington, focusing on meteorology. Here, she worked as a research assistant in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences for famed Professor Robert A. Houze, Jr. She successfully completed her studies, graduating with a degree in atmospheric sciences. Additionally, she also spent seven years at the NOAA as a marine biologist. Her professional career in meteorology began in 1994 when she joined KOMO in Seattle, where she was mentored by Chief Meteorologist Steve Pool.
After two years, she moved to KING in Seattle, serving as the weekend morning meteorologist and concurrently working for Northwest Cable News. In 1997, she received the AMS Seal of Approval, maintaining the position until 2000. She then joined KNTV, the NBC affiliate for the San Francisco Bay Area, in 2001. During her time there, she earned an Emmy award in 2004 and was recognized as the Best TV Weather Anchor in 2005 and 2006. Furthermore, she also reported weather for Early Today and served as a weather substitute for MSNBC from 2003 to 2006.
In 2007, she left KNTV to join her husband in Seattle, returning to KING/NWCN as the weeknight 10 pm anchor and meteorologist in December 2007. After being laid off from KING 5 in February 2009 due to massive cuts, O’Donnell returned to KOMO 4 as a freelance weekend weather anchor in February 2009 and officially assumed the role of weekend weather anchor in August 2009. She currently holds the position of Chief Meteorologist at KOMO 4. In addition, she is actively involved in STEM outreach, often visiting local elementary schools with her traveling ‘weatherwise’ presentation.
Through this engaging presentation, she helps children better comprehend concepts such as pressure, clouds, precipitation, and lightning. During these visits, students actively participate in various experiments, making the learning experience hands-on and interactive. Her dedication to STEM education and outreach has earned recognition and has been featured in publications by notable organizations like the Girl Scouts and Microsoft. O’Donnell’s efforts contribute significantly to fostering an early interest in science and meteorology among young minds.
Currently, she is actively involved in creating children’s literature, with the intention of publishing these works to benefit the National Sarcoidosis Foundation and the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Through her literary endeavors, she aims to contribute to these organizations and support their respective causes, showcasing her commitment to making a positive impact beyond her career in meteorology.
Shannon O’Donnell Salary
O’Donnell earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Shannon O’Donnell Net Worth
O’Donnell has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as a meteorologist.
Shannon O’Donnell Age
O’Donnell was born on September 27, 1973, in Redmond, Washington, United States. She is 51 years old as of 2024, and she celebrates her birthday on the 27th of October every year.
Shannon O’Donnell Height and Weight
O’Donnell stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall, and she weighs 125 lbs (75kgs).
Shannon O’Donnell Family
O’Donnell 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.
Shannon O’Donnell Husband and Children
O’Donnell is a married woman who made a significant career decision to leave KNTV and join her husband. He had already returned to their hometown of Seattle to pursue graduate school, and she chose to be with him, prioritizing their personal and family life over her professional commitments at that time. Together they have been blessed with three children and she resides in Seattle together with her family.
Shannon O’Donnell Social Media Platform
O’Donnell is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 2.2k followers on Twitter 837 followers on Instagram, and 16.6k followers on Facebook.