Scott Connell Profile
Scott Connell is an American Meteorologist currently working for KSDK-TV since joining the station in the month of January 1991. He currently serves as the Chief Meteorologist at the station. He began as a co-anchor of Today in St. Louis, alongside Jennifer Blome and Art Holliday.
Connell’s forecasts on Today in St. Louisiana have woken up St. Louisans for 2 decades and 6 years. He had to get up at 12:30 am every workday to fulfill that task. He switched to a more traditional sleep schedule in the year 2017 and appeared on 5 On Your Side every weekend and on other newscasts on weekdays. In July 2019, he was elevated to Chief Meteorologist.
Connell first became interested in weather in the year 1979, when a blizzard destroyed his hometown on Maryland’s eastern shore with about 2 feet of snow and five-foot drifts. He says, “It was every kid’s dream. There’s a lot of snow, and there’s no school for a week!” That was the turning point in his decision to pursue a career in weather.
A new TV station was coming to town when Connell was in grade 8. He saw in the papers that they were looking for a meteorologist, so he dressed up in his gray slacks, a tie, and 1 navy blue jacket, and walked down to the old drug shop that was being converted into a TV station. Even though he was just 14 years old, he requested a meeting with the general manager. He told the general manager that he wanted to do the weekend weather. He then found himself in the news director’s office, telling him what he could do. The general manager asked Connell to prepare a resume, so they must have found it amusing. Connell’s first big break in television came when the news director created a position for him, allowing him to come in every week and research the low and high temperatures.
Connell says that that was the time before computers, which can today do in a few minutes what took him several weeks to achieve. Even though he wasn’t on-air, meteorologists John Bulatewicz, Mike Seidel, and Greg Fishel, of The Weather Channel provided him with an excellent education in weather.
Connell is a proud alumnus of North Carolina State University(N.C.S.U), as well as Mississippi State University. He graduated from N.C.S.U with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology in the year 1988. From M.S.U, he graduated with a Masters of Science in Geoscience, in the year 2012. He worked part-time for TV stations in Raleigh and New Bern while pursuing his college degree, gaining valuable experience. His first appearance on television is a memory he’ll cherish forever.
Quick Facts About Scott Connell
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Connell began his TV career in Raleigh, N.C., at an NBC television station. There, he gained a lot of valuable experience, as well as invaluable advice from numerous people who helped him get to St. Louisiana.
Scott Connell Age
Connell was born on January 17th in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. His age is unknown for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Connell is. However, he might be in his 60s.
Scott Connell Height
Connell stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches(1.80m).
Scott Connell Family
Connell spent all of his youth and childhood in Raleigh, North Carolina. Information regarding Connell’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, there will be an update as soon as it’s available.
Scott Connell Wife
Connell is a married man. Information about his wife and children will be updated when available.
Scott Connell Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KSDK-TV, Connell earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Scott Connell Net Worth
Connell has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Scott Connell KSDK
At KSDK Connell works alongside;
- Monica Adams
- Anne Allred
- Pepper Baker
- Christine Byers
- Jim Castillo
- Allie Corey
- Frank Cusumano
- Ryan Dean
- Ahmad Hicks
- Tracy Hinson
- Art Holliday
- Kelly Jackson
- Rene Knott
- Holden Kurwicki
- Michelle Li
- Savannah Louie
- Corey Miller
- Casey Nolen
- Kay Quinn
- PJ Randhawa
- Anthony Slaughter