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Source: KOAA
Published Mon Nov 12, 2007, 10:01 AM MST
Updated Tue Apr 14, 2009, 07:24 PM MDT
Mike Madson
Meteorologist, First Alert Weather
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Started at News First: May 2006, if you count the debut of "Mike and Mike on Mondays!"
Hometown: Ogden, Utah
Previous Stations:
KUTV - Salt Lake City, Utah (10 years)
KKTV - Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colorado (nearly 20 years)
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Meteorology, University of Utah
Master of Science, Geosciences, Mississippi State University
AMS (American Meteorological Society) seals in Radio and Television
NWA (National Weather Association) Weathercaster Certification
Former Chair, Board of Broadcast Meteorology, American Meteorological Society
Personal Interests: teaching at the college level, cycling, geology, and a day with a good book.
Interesting Fact: While my early musical training was on the accordion, I transitioned to other keyboards and worked for several years as professional musician.
About working at News First: News First puts you first in weather, with warnings for severe storms and the forecast for your neighborhood … even if you don't live in Colorado Springs or Pueblo.
Favorite Websites:
www.nws.noaa.gov
www.rap.ucar.edu/weather
www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov
