Tom Skilling

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Skilling
Occupation	Meteorologist
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1952(1952-02-20)
Age	72
Birthplace	Aurora
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aquarius

Tom Skilling Biography

Tom Skilling is one of the most popular and richest Meteorologist who was born on February 20, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Meteorologist , member of National Weather Association who hosted CW and WGN- TV on weekdays between 5 , and 9, respectively. p.m.

His brother, who is disgraced, is the former chief executive for Enron, His younger brother is disgraced former CEO of Enron, Jeff Skilling..

Skilling returned to the Chicago area and joined WGN-TV on August 13, 1978. He is currently WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist and is rumored to be the highest- paid local broadcast meteorologist in the United States. He also writes the daily weather column in the Chicago Tribune. His weather broadcasts have always featured the latest technology in computer imagery and animation techniques. He has long been hailed for his in-depth reports and striking accuracy, perhaps best highlighted by his correctly predicting the Groundhog Day blizzard almost two weeks before it paralyzed the Chicago area. “Skillful”, as his late WGN-TV colleague Bob Collins called him, was consulted for the movie The Weather Man, which was set in Skilling’s hometown of Chicago at a fictionalized version of WGN-TV.

Skilling is a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. He hosts annual tornado and severe weather seminars at the Fermi National Accelerator Lab (Fermilab) in Batavia, Illinois. 2013 marked the 32nd year of the seminar and the first that featured presentations specifically on climate change.

He was the son of Thomas as well as Betty Skilling.

Tom Skilling Net Worth

Tom Skilling is one of the richest Meteorologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Skilling 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started broadcasting at WKKD AM and FM at the age of fourteen.

He wrote a column on weather to The Chicago Tribune after joining WGN-TV Channel 9 in 1978.

Thomas Ethelbert Skilling, III (born February 20, 1952), known on-air as Tom Skilling, is an American television meteorologist. Since 1978, he has worked as a meteorologist at WGN-TV in Chicago.

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Who is Tom Skilling Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Meteorologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Skilling celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Tom Skilling

1. Tom Skilling was born on February 20, 1952 at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2. He is the oldest of four children born to Thomas Jr. and Betty (Clarke) Skilling.
3. He began his career in broadcasting at the age of 14 and worked for WKKD and WKKD-FM.
4. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study meteorology and journalism.
5. Tom joined WGN-TV on August 13, 1978 and is currently the station’s chief meteorologist.
6. He is known for his accurate and in-depth forecasts.
7. Tom accurately predicted the Groundhog Day blizzard in 2011 two weeks before.
8. He narrated documentaries It Sounded Like a Freight Train and When Lightning Strikes for WGN-TV.
9. Tom is a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.
10. He hosts annual tornado and severe weather seminars at the Fermi National Accelerator Lab.
11. Tom received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lewis University in 1995.
12. Asteroid 91888 Tomskilling was named in his honor in 2014.
13. Tom is the older brother of disgraced former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.

Where is Tom Skilling now?

Skilling returned to the Chicago area and joined WGN-TV on August 13, 1978. He is currently WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist and is rumored to be the highest-paid local broadcast meteorologist in the United States. He also writes the daily weather column for the Chicago Tribune.

Who are Tom Skillings roommates?

Skilling told Elite Street that he now lives in that 19th-floor unit with his roommate, WGN-Ch. 9 news anchor Sean Lewis.

How long has Tom Skilling been WGN?

Tom joined WGN-TV on August 13, 1978. Since then, he has established himself as a respected meteorologist both locally and nationally, known for his in-depth reports, enthusiasm, and use of state-of-the-art technology. For over 30 years, Skilling was chief meteorologist on WGN Midday News as well as later newscasts.

Did Tom Skilling have gastric bypass?

CHICAGO — WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling marked the one-year anniversary of his weight loss journey Thursday by revealing he has lost over 100 pounds in the past year. On March 4, 2020, Skilling began his weight loss journey at Northwestern Hospital and underwent gastric bypass surgery.

Is Demetrius Ivory leaving WGN?

Demetrius Ivory quits forecast during WGN Morning News broadcast.