Mark Dixon is an American Meteorologist working for WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm.
Mark Dixon Biography
Mark Dixon is an American Meteorologist working for WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm and at 11 pm. In addition, he hosts “Science Sunday” …a segment that was done in partnership with the Connecticut Science Center, airing every weekend. He has been part of the Channel 3 Early Warning Forecast Team since July 2003.
Mark Dixon Career
Dixon is a meteorologist at WFSB where he forecast weekdays on Channel 3 Eyewitness News from 4:00 to 6:30 pm and at 11 pm. In addition, he hosts “Science Sunday” …a segment that was done in partnership with the Connecticut Science Center, airing every weekend. He has been part of the Channel 3 Early Warning Forecast Team since July 2003.
His fascination with the weather continued as he grew up in the heart of Tornado Alley. As only a junior in high school, He interned at KJRH-TV, and when it came time for college, Dixon moved on to the University of Oklahoma, a top school in the country for meteorology and the best for severe weather research and forecasting.
Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for weather anchoring; he has as well won the award for “Best Weathercast” from the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcaster’s Association on numerous occasions. A member of the American Meteorological Society, he has been recognized by his peers with the prestigious AMS Seal of Approval.
He cultivated an interest in weather at an early age. Dixon jokes that he declared his major as a Cub Scout when he toured a television station in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 8. It is at OU that he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. He began his on-air career while attending college, as a junior, at the same station where he toured and interned in Tulsa.
After graduating, He moved on to Little Rock, Arkansas for his first full-time job, where he won an Associated Press award: “Best Weather Segment” for a summer heat demonstration. Dixon as well was highly involved with the inception and development of his station’s local WeatherNet.
Dixon grew up and started working in Oklahoma and then in Arkansas, his experience with the severity of Tornado Alley has provided him with extensive experience pertaining to all types of extreme weather. Making Connecticut his home now for over a decade and working with Bruce DePrest, a forecaster of New England weather for well over 30 years, has enabled him to hone his forecasting abilities in the realm of winter storms.
His favorite part about living in this part of the country is the diversity of the weather and the extremes that can accompany the different seasons from serious weather to tropical weather, to nor’easters, to a gorgeous autumn day.
Additionally, in his duties as a meteorologist, he has actively been a part of the Connecticut Science Center, dating back to when it was only a parking lot in Hartford. Besides, for 4 years, Mark as well served as the host of WFSB’s “Cool Schools” franchise. A platform that gave him an opportunity to showcase all of the fun and unique things happening at schools all across the state.
Mark Dixon Age
Dixon likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Mark Dixon Height
Dixon stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 7 inches.
Mark Dixon Family
Mark has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if he has any siblings.
Mark Dixon Wife
Dixon is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.
Mark Dixon Net Worth
Dixon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an anchor.
Mark Dixon Salary
Dixon earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Mark Dixon WFSB
Dixon works at WFSB where he works alongside other famous WFSB anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Melissa Cole
- Bruce DePrest
- Carolina Cruz
- Shawnte Passmore
- Ayah Galal
- Roger Susanin
- Matthew Campbell
- Mike Savino
- Patricia Del Rio
- Eva Zymaris
- Courtney Zieller
- Susan Raff
- Caitlin Nuclo
- Kevin Hogan
- Nicole Nalepa
- Erin Connolly
- Mark Zinni
- Irene O’Connor
- Eric Parker
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Dixon.
| Who is Dixon? | He is an American journalist |
| Age | Not Available |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
