Sam Argier Biography
Sam Argier is an accomplished American 9x Emmy Award-winning meteorologist working as the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 5 Las Vegas (KVVU), where he provides forecasts weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Since joining the station in August 2016, following his tenure at KIRO 7 Eyewitness News in Seattle, WA, Argier has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Sam Argier?
Argier was born on April 24, 1981, in Las Vegas, making him 41 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on April 24 every year.
Education | Career Background
Argier began his pursuit of higher education at Green Valley High School, where he earned his high school diploma. He later enrolled at Chapman University, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism (Film & TV). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences & Broadcast Meteorology, which he earned at Mississippi State University. Argier is the Chief Meteorologist at FOX 5 Las Vegas (KVVU), where he provides forecasts weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition to his on-air role, he interprets complex weather data and communicates clear, concise forecasts, and oversees newsroom weather coverage, advising leadership during severe weather events.
Before KIRO-TV, Argier worked as a chief meteorologist at KIRO 7 Eyewitness News in Seattle, WA (October 2008 to October 2015), where he lead the weekdays newscast from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at 11:00 p.m. He also once worked as a morning meteorologist, delivering the 4:30 a.m. newscast and covering major Pacific Northwest weather events, including blizzards, windstorms, and floods. His first on-air role was at the NBC affiliate serving the Palm Springs, CA market. Here, he delivered the weekday evening weathercasts on KMIR 6 News at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. He quickly rose to become Morning Weathercaster, and by 2005, he was promoted to Chief Meteorologist, leading coverage of desert climate challenges.
Among the awards he has received over his broadcasting career are nine Emmy Awards for outstanding weather coverage and five Associated Press Mark Twain Awards for excellence in broadcasting. He also holds both the AMS Seal of Approval (2008) and the NWA Seal of Approval (2006), prestigious certifications in broadcast meteorology. Additionally, he was recognized for pioneering augmented reality weather graphics, showcased at industry events like the NAB Show.
At KVVU FOX 5, Argier works alongside;
- Jaclyn Schultz
- Kim Passoth
- Tom Durian
- Joe Vigil
- Alexis Fernandez
- Jason Feinberg
- Kevin Bolinger
- Kyndell Kim
- Ted Pretty
- Les Krifaton
- Vince Sapienza
Sam Argier, Partner | Kids
Argier is married to his wife, Lauren. Together, they have two children, a daughter called Katie, born in February 2011, and a son called Brad, born May 21, 2013. More updates will be provided if and when he chooses to share them in the future.
Sam Argier’s Parents and Siblings
Argier was born to his parents, Margaret and Dave Argier. Details about his siblings have not been shared publicly. Any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Sam Argier’s Salary
Argier earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Sam Argier’s Height
Argier is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Sam Argier Net Worth
Argier’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a meteorologist.
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