Paul Douglas is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist and entrepreneur for Star Tribune.
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Best Known For:The television program WCCO Radio
Breakthrough:Established himself as the first broadcast meteorologist in the Twin Cities to use sophisticated 3D weather graphics in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Paul Douglas
- Full Name: Paul Douglas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program WCCO Radio
- Current Employer: Star Tribune
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1958
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of Birth: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Laurie Douglas
Paul Douglas Age
Paul Douglas is about 68 years old as of 2026. Paul Douglas was born in 1958.
Education
He attended Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology.
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- Period: 1980
Career & Work
Paul Douglas' career includes writing and editorial roles with WeatherNation TV and Star Tribune.
Organization: WeatherNation TV
Role: Founder
Period: 2011–Present
Details: St. Louis Park, MN
Organization: Star Tribune
Role: Columnist/Meteorologist
Period: 2008
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Organization: WCCO-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 1997–2008
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Organization: KARE-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 1983–1994
Details: Minneapolis, MN
Rise to Fame
Paul Douglas rose to prominence for his role for the book Caring for Creation.
Notable Works
- Book: Caring for Creation (Author, 2016) — Co-authored with Mitch Hescox
Notable Coverage
- 1991 Halloween Blizzard - KARE-TV - 1991 - Extensive coverage of the historic Minnesota blizzard
Paul Douglas Family & Relationships
Paul Douglas is married to Laurie Douglas. He has 2 children, Walt and Brett.
- Children:
- Walt
- Brett
Lesser Known Facts
- Paul served as a technical consultant for the 1996 film 'Twister', helping to ensure the scientific accuracy of the weather depictions.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Paul Douglas
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1958
- Age: 68
- Birthday: January 1
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Laurie Douglas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Laurie Douglas (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/pdouglasweather
