Mike and his wife Cindy have three grown children Christiana, Anders and Becca and two grandsons Liam and Owen. You can also download a free copy of Mike's newest book: ' The World's Littlest Book on Climate.' for 10 facts in 10 minutes about CO2. Mike has also written two local bestsellers, "The Colorado Weather Book" and "The Colorado Weather Almanac." Both books are available from . Learn more about the anchors, reporters, meteorologists and other journalists working at Denver7. His Tornado Dance is a much anticipated event! In his career, Mike has spoken to over 750,000 school children. Mike enjoys sharing his knowledge of the weather with young and old, visiting over 50 schools, clubs, and service organizations each year. In 2001, he was recognized by the Colorado Broadcasters Association as their "Citizen of the Year" for his volunteer work in Colorado schools. Mike has won 18 Emmy awards for Outstanding Weather Anchor. Louis, Mike was a member of the American Meteorological Society's Board of Broadcast Meteorology, approving candidates to receive the AMS Seal of Approval for Television Weather-casting. Louis, Missouri where he served as Chief Meteorologist at a local station until 1991. In 1985, Mike and his family moved to St. He brought the first weather computer to Colorado in 1982 and trained legendary Denver weatherman Stormy Rottman on that system. From 1979 through 1984, Nelson installed TV weather computers at over 50 TV stations across the nation. While in Madison, Nelson partnered with fellow meteorologist, Terry Kelly, in devising one of the first computer weather graphics systems for television. Mike helped to provide forecasts crucial to the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Nelson was appointed Executive Vice President of Weather Central in 1979 and supervised a staff of 14 meteorologists. I was an anchor, reporter, TV engineer, mom, chef, teacher and more.Mike Nelson has been a television weather forecaster for 40 years, has been forecasting weather in Colorado alone for over 25 of those years, and joined Denver7 as Chief Meteorologist in June 2004.Īfter receiving his degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin, he began work in 1976 at Weather Central, a Madison based private weather consulting firm specializing in forecasts for ski areas, agri-business, power utilities, the Wisconsin TV Network and over 40 other radio and TV stations nationwide. “With a daughter in college, one in high school and a fifth-grade son, all in different schools, I had a house full of remote learners and a remote TV studio in my closet. “Like many, I found that being a mom during the pandemic was very difficult,” she said. Part of her decision to leave was also driven by the effects of Covid-19 on her life and her relationship with her kids. “My decision to leave the morning show is based on many things: a desire to have flexibility, the type of news I want to cover, and the digital opportunity that I see right in front of me,” Tysdal explained to Westword. Her reason for heading out the door? She’s starting her own independent network, with a weekly podcast and an interview-format show on YouTube. The same day Ditchfield signed off, so did KWGN morning anchor Natalie Tysdal (pictured). We wish Becky and her family nothing but the best.” Her professionalism, knowledge of the science and her positive disposition will be missed. “She has done an outstanding job for us, and while we would have loved to continue our relationship with her, for personal reasons Becky has decided to leave. “Becky has decided to leave 9NEWS after almost fourteen years,” Cornetta told Westword. The search for a new meteorologist is underway at KUSA. It was Ditchfield’s choice to leave, 9News president and CEO Mark Cornetta confirmed. … Leaving a steady job and income is scary, but I was feeling stuck, and my gut was telling me that this was what I needed to do.” I’ve grown professionally and personally. “I’ve learned a lot about myself in the last thirteen years. “This past year I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on my career-where it’s been, where it’s heading and where I want it to go,” Ditchfield told the local blog, Westword. Last week, TVSpy told you that longtime KUSA meteorologist Becky Ditchfield was leaving the station after 13 years.
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