Leo Hirsbrunner Biography
Leo Hirsbrunner is an American meteorologist who works for WDBJ as a meteorologist on WDBJ7 Morning and WDBJ7 Noon. In August 2000, he began working at the station as a weekend meteorologist. He formerly served as chief meteorologist for WBOY in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Leo Hirsbrunner Age
Hirsbrunner has not revealed the year of his birth. However, he could be in his 40s. Hirsbrunner celebrates his birthday on January 2nd, as demonstrated by an Instagram post on January 2, 2024, captioned “THEN AND NOW: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to WDBJ7’s morning meteorologist @leohirsb…”
Leo Hirsbrunner Height
Hirsbrunner stands approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Leo Hirsbrunner Education
After graduating from high school, Hirsbrunner enrolled in Northern Vermont University in Lyndon. In 1997, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a minor in Physics. While in college, he interned at WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island.
Leo Hirsbrunner Family
Hirsbrunner grew up in New England with his sister. On October 7, 2023, he stated that his mother and sister were visiting him. On May 14, 2023, he wished his mother a happy Mother’s Day on Instagram. His father died in 2012, as revealed by his Instagram post on April 6, 2023, captioned “Wanted to take this opportunity to say Happy Birthday.”
Leo Hirsbrunner Wife
Hirsbrunner is married to Karen. The couple has a son named Ayden and two mixed terriers, Mocha and Peanut. According to Hirsbrunner’s Instagram post on April 13, 2024, Ayden has signed a hockey contract with the Tier 1 U18 AAA Northeast Generals and will join the Northeast Generals Academy in Massachusetts this fall.
Leo Hirsbrunner Salary
Hirsbrunner’s annual compensation ranges from $40,000 to $110,500.
Leo Hirsbrunner’s Net Worth
Leonardo Hirsbrunner Hirsbrunner’s net worth is believed to be between $1 million and $5 million, derived from his meteorology career.
Leo Hirsbrunner Career
Hirsbrunner serves as a meteorologist for WDBJ7 Morning and WDBJ7 Noon. After graduating from college, he landed his first TV job in Burlington, Vermont, as a fill-in meteorologist for WVNY. He eventually relocated to Clarksburg, West Virginia, where he worked for WBOY. Before joining WDBJ, he was the head meteorologist at another station for two and a half years.
Hirsbrunner honed his forecasting skills while working from the New England shoreline to the mountains of West Virginia. He belongs to the American Meteorological Society and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.
He has always wanted to be a meteorologist since he was a child. He was five years old when the “Storm of the Century” hit in 1978. The searing winds and snow-covered landscape sparked his interest in weather. He continues to share his love with students through his monthly visits to several local schools.
