Samantha Jacques is a television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for Wfla.
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Best Known For:The television show 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Impact Team
Breakthrough:Grew up in Shelby Township, Michigan, where she developed an interest in weather
10 Quick Facts About Samantha Jacques
- Full Name: Samantha Jacques
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television show 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Impact Team
- Current Employer: WFLA
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: Sam Jacques
- Gender: Female
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $332,000-$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $47,000-$205,000 (Estimated range)
Samantha Jacques Age
Samantha Jacques's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Central Michigan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
- Central Michigan University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Samantha Jacques' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WZZM-TV, a television station and Central Michigan University.
Organization: WZZM-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Organization: WZZM-TV
Role: Morning Meteorologist
Period: Before November 2024
Details: Grand Rapids, Michigan · Served on the morning weather team before being promoted to chief meteorologist.
Organization: Central Michigan University
Role: Meteorology Teaching Assistant
Period: Three years during university studies
Details: Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Worked as a teaching assistant for three years while studying meteorology.
Organization: WJBK-TV
Role: Meteorology Intern
Period: University years
Details: Detroit, Michigan · Completed an internship at FOX 2 Detroit.
Organization: Central Michigan University
Role: Campus Television Meteorologist
Period: University years
Details: Mount Pleasant, Michigan · Worked with News Central 34, the university's campus television station.
Organization: 9&10 News
Role: Midday Meteorologist
Period: Before joining 13 ON YOUR SIDE
Details: Northern Michigan · Presented midday weather forecasts for Northern Michigan viewers.
Rise to Fame
Samantha Jacques rose to prominence for her role on the television show 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Impact Team.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Impact Team, 13 ON YOUR SIDE Morning Weather, and 9&10 News Midday Weather.
- TV Show: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Impact Team (Chief Meteorologist, 2024-Present) — Leads weather forecasting and severe-weather communication for West Michigan
- TV Show: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Morning Weather (Meteorologist, Historical through 2024) — Presented weather forecasts before promotion to chief meteorologist
- TV Show: 9&10 News Midday Weather (Meteorologist) — Midday weather forecasts for Northern Michigan
- TV Show: News Central 34 (Campus Meteorologist) — Campus television weather forecasting at Central Michigan University
Notable Coverage
- West Michigan severe weather and forecasting – 13 ON YOUR SIDE – 2026 – Leads the station's weather forecasting and communicates weather risks to West Michigan audiences
- Weather Impact Team forecasting – 13 ON YOUR SIDE – 2024 – Appointed to lead the weather team following the announced retirement of veteran meteorologist George Lessens
Awards & Achievements
- Four Emmy Awards — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Television meteorology and weather broadcasting; four awards stated in her professional biography.
Lesser Known Facts
- Jacques grew up in Shelby Township, Michigan.
- She earned the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation, certificate number 915.
- She enjoys yoga and exploring Michigan with her family.
- Her stated professional goal includes encouraging young girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- She has publicly mentioned sharing her home with two dogs.
- She spent three years working as a meteorology teaching assistant.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Samantha Jacques
- Popular As: Sam Jacques
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Living Status: Alive
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $47,000–$205,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $332,000–$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- George Lessens (Colleague • Former chief meteorologist at 13 ON YOUR SIDE who supported Jacques's appointment as his successor.)
