Jeff Oechslein is a television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for Wpxi.
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Best Known For:The television program Severe Weather Center 11
Breakthrough:Developed a long-term career in broadcast meteorology with WTOV-TV
10 Quick Facts About Jeff Oechslein
- Full Name: Jeff Oechslein
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program Severe Weather Center 11
- Current Employer: WPXI
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Notable Work: NEWS9 Weather
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $341,000-$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $51,000-$223,000 (Estimated range)
Jeff Oechslein Age
Jeff Oechslein's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Penn State University, where he studied Meteorology.
- Penn State University
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Jeff Oechslein's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WTOV-TV, a television station.
Organization: WTOV-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: Historical long tenure–Present
Details: Steubenville, Ohio
Rise to Fame
Jeff Oechslein rose to prominence for his role on the television show NEWS9 Weather.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NEWS9 Weather, Jeff Oechslein's winter forecast, and Winter storm to dump over a foot of snow.
Television
- TV Show: NEWS9 Weather (Chief Meteorologist) — Regional television weather forecasts for the Ohio Valley
- Work: Jeff Oechslein's winter forecast (Meteorologist and author, 2023) — WTOV weather analysis examining the potential effects of El Niño on winter conditions
- Work: Winter storm to dump over a foot of snow (Co-author, 2026) — Weather report co-authored with Emma Keegan warning residents about a major winter storm
Notable Coverage
- Ohio Valley winter storm - WTOV-TV - 2026 - Co-authored a January 24, 2026 weather report warning that a winter storm could bring more than a foot of snow and dangerous travel conditions
- Remnants of Hurricane Ida - WTOV-TV - 2021 - Provided forecasts and flooding updates as remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through the Ohio Valley
- El Niño winter outlook - WTOV-TV - 2023 - Explained how the El Niño weather pattern could affect winter temperatures and snowfall
Lesser Known Facts
- Has reported on flooding, winter storms and major weather systems affecting the Ohio Valley.
- Has spent nearly three decades forecasting weather for WTOV-TV.
- Presents weather information for communities across the Ohio Valley.
- Explained the effects of El Niño on regional winter weather in a 2023 forecast.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jeff Oechslein
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Ethnicity: White
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
