George Waldenberger

George Waldenberger Facts and Bio

• George Waldenberger was born in Wisconsin, United States.
• Who is George Waldenberger? George Waldenberger is a meteorologist works at KOMO TV. He serves as the weathercaster for KOMO 4 News every weekday morning. Before joining KOMO, he worked at WFTV as a meteorologist for 11 years.
• Where Was He Born and Raised? George Waldenberger was born and raised in Wisconsin. He grew up on a family dairy farm, which was shared with his large family consisting of 10 siblings. George humorously mentioned on Instagram that they used to pass down clothes but still made them look fashionable.
• His Relationship Status: George Waldenberger is possibly single or prefers to keep his personal life private. He was once linked to another meteorologist, but it was later confirmed that they are just colleagues.
• Educational Background: George Waldenberger graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering. He further pursued his studies at UCLA, where he earned a Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology.
• Early Career in Engineering: George began his career at Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers in April 2000 as a Geotechnical Engineer. However, his first job in weathercasting came in 2004 when he joined KTLA, where he forecasted, produced, and wrote scripts.
• Career at KMEG 14 News: In 2005, George joined KMEG 14 News as a meteorologist. During his time there, he developed special series like “The Weather Wizard” and “How’d They Do That?”, which were popular with viewers.
• Work at KJRH: In August 2007, George moved to KJRH where he anchored forecasts for TV news. He also produced science stories, furthering his involvement in educational content for viewers.
• Storm Coverage at KSHB-TV: Between January 2010 and December 2012, George worked at KSHB-TV as a weather forecaster. He actively covered severe storms and even chased storms, reporting live on-air to keep viewers informed.
• Time at WFTV in Florida: George joined WFTV in Orlando, Florida in January 2013 as a meteorologist. He worked at the station for 11 years, providing consistent weather updates and earning recognition for his reliable forecasts.
• Other Roles Outside Meteorology: Besides being a meteorologist, George has experience in other fields. He worked as a snowboard instructor at Snow Creek Ski Area in 2011. He also served as a motorcycle training assistant and as a teaching assistant in the chemistry department at UCLA.
• Love for Travel and Adventure: When not presenting the weather, George enjoys traveling and adventure activities. Some of his experiences include walking barefoot through Saklikent Gorge in Turkey, hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, spending a night on the sand in Death Valley, and chasing a racing truck in the Baja 500.
• Leaving WFTV and Joining KOMO: On August 28, 2024, George announced his departure from WFTV after 11 years. Shortly after, on September 20, KOMO TV revealed that George would join them as the morning weathercaster.
• Physical Attributes: George Waldenberger stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters). His height is often mentioned in discussions about his public presence.
• Net Worth and Salary: George has an estimated net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million, which he earned through his career as a meteorologist. His annual salary is estimated to be between $45,000 and $110,500.