Chris Shaffer is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for WCCO-TV.
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Best Known For:Chief Meteorologist at WCCO-TV
Breakthrough:Promoted to Chief Meteorologist at CBS Minnesota WCCO-TV, anchoring prime evening weather slots in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Chris Shaffer
- Full Name: Chris Shaffer
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: Spouse of Gloria Shaffer
- Current Employer: WCCO-TV
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
- Birth Year: 1970
- Marital Status: Married
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Regional
Chris Shaffer Age
Chris Shaffer is about 56 years old as of 2026. Chris Shaffer was born in 1970.
Education
He attended University of Utah, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology.
- University of Utah
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Chris Shaffer's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WCCO-TV, a television station and WFTC-TV.
Organization: WCCO-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 2006–Present
Details: Minneapolis, MN · Leads the regional weather forecasting team for the CBS owned-and-operated station.
Organization: WFTC-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Details: Minneapolis, MN · Provided local weather broadcasts and severe weather tracking.
Rise to Fame
Chris Shaffer became known for his work as chief Meteorologist at WCCO-TV.
Chris Shaffer Family & Relationships
Chris Shaffer is married to Gloria Shaffer.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chris Shaffer
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1970
- Place of Birth: Minnesota
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gloria Shaffer
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Gloria Shaffer (Spouse • Wife)
