Who is Melissa Cole from WFSB?

Melissa Cole is an Emmy-nominated Reporter and Meteorologist working as a reporter and Meteorologist at WFSB 3 TV in Connecticut. She has been part of this network since October 2003.

Melissa Cole Age, Birthday

Cole is 48 years old as of 2024. She was born in the United States, in March 1976. As a result, her birthday is in March every year though the actual date is not yet on record.

Melissa Cole’s Parents and Siblings

Cole was born and raised to parents in Los Angeles, California, United States. Her dad is a retired Army Reserve and has earned a Salute. Cole has a brother named Cole Jeffery whom she spent her girlhood and a nephew, Evan Cole, who she commissioned into the United States Air Force. Besides this, Melissa has not revealed any further details about her parents or brother.

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Melissa Cole Education

Regarding her education, Melissa enrolled in West Hartford Ct. High School. After that, she joined Villanova University, where she graduated earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism and meteorological studies.

Melissa Cole Husband, Children

Cole is happily married to Jeff and the duo are proud parents of two children, Charlotte (daughter – firstborn) and Chad (son). Chad was born on July 19, 2010, and Charlotte was born on March 30, 2006. When she is not working, she loves cooking, traveling, and going to the beach with her family.

Melissa Cole Career|Wiki

Cole works at WFSB 3 TV in Connecticut, as a reporter and fill-in Meteorologist, lending a hand during major weather events. She joined the WFSB 3 TV team in October 2003. Melissa also features stories weekly on Better Connecticut.

It was shortly after Hurricane Gloria that she became fascinated with the weather. At the time a fourth-grade student in West Hartford, she vividly recalls a giant tree being uprooted in front of her girlhood home. Ever since then, she soaked up as much details about the weather as she could, eventually studying Meteorology at Villanova University.

Before coming to WFSB, Melissa worked at WIVT in Binghamton, NY, and WHP in Harrisburg, PA. She commenced her profession there as the Weekend Meteorologist, and now lends an extra hand during severe weather events, and also fills in for her co-workers. Mellisa has been part of the WFSB team for over 20 years.

Melissa is also an Emmy-nominated journalist for the Better Connecticut show, most recently nominated for a story on Pediatric Cancer Awareness. Her favorite part regarding reporting is how no two days are ever the same. Whether it’s a new bakery, a local invention, or an amazing student’s true what they say, everyone has a story, and Melissa is excited to bring that story to the Better CT viewers each week.

Melissa Cole Height

Cole has an estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches equaling 1.7 meters.

Melissa Cole Salary

She has an estimated annual salary ranging from $ 89, 575 to $ 185, 955K.

Melissa Cole’s Net Worth

Cole has an approximate net worth of $ 1 Million- $ 3 Million. Nevertheless, her profession as a meteorologist is her primary source of income.

Melissa Cole WFSB-TV

Cole works at WFSB-TV with her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;

  1. Sam Smink
  2. Cassidy Williams
  3. Ayah Galal
  4. Jill Gilardi
  5. Mark Zinni
  6. Erin Connolly
  7. Wendell Edwards
  8. Nicole Nalepa
  9. Caitlin Francis
  10. Irene O’Connor
  11. Kara Sundlun
  12. Caitlin Nuclo
  13. Eric Parker
  14. Patricia Del Rio
  15. Susan Raff
  16. Bryant Reed
  17. Roger Susanin
  18. Joe Zone
  19. Marc Robbins
  20. Mike Slifer
  21. Lorin Richardso
  22. Scot Haney
  23. Stephanie Simoni
  24. Mark Dixon

Is Melissa Cole on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok?

You can follow her via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Melissa doesn’t appear to have a public TikTok or Snapchat account.