Shiri Spear Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Shiri Spear is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for Boston 25 News.

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Best Known For:The television program Boston 25 Morning News

Breakthrough:Earned a Master of Science in Atmospheric and Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2007

10 Quick Facts About Shiri Spear

Full Name: Shiri Spear
Nationality: American
Profession: Meteorologist
Known For: The television program Boston 25 Morning News
Place of Birth: New Hampshire
Marital Status: Married
Spouse / Partner: Matt
Gender: Female
Beats: Weather and Environment / Climate
Media Level: Local

Shiri Spear Age

Shiri Spear's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at McGill University, Rivier University, and other institutions.

McGill University
Rivier University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Secondary Mathematics Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Qualification: Master of Science
- Field of Study: Atmospheric and Environmental Science
- Period: 2007

Career & Work

Shiri Spear's career includes news and reporting roles with WFXT-TV, a television station and WTVJ.

Organization: WFXT-TV

Role: Chief Meteorologist

Period: March 2026–Present

Details: Boston, Massachusetts

Organization: WFXT-TV

Role: Morning Meteorologist

Period: November 2012–March 2026

Details: Boston, Massachusetts

Organization: WTVJ

Role: Meteorologist

Period: 2010–2012

Details: Miami, Florida · Delivered weather forecasts at NBC 6 South Florida, developed tropical forecasting experience and participated in Emmy-nominated hurricane specials.

Organization: WWLP-TV

Role: Meteorologist and Environmental Reporter

Period: Before 2010

Details: Springfield, Massachusetts · Worked for more than three years forecasting weather and reporting environmental news in western Massachusetts.

Role: Mathematics and Preschool Teacher

Period: Before broadcast meteorology career

Details: New Hampshire

Rise to Fame

Shiri Spear rose to prominence for her role on the television show Boston 25 Morning News.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Boston 25 Morning News, NBC 6 Hurricane Specials, and WWLP-TV22 News Weather Coverage.

TV Show: Boston 25 Morning News (Chief Meteorologist and Morning Weather Presenter, 2012-Present) — Regular morning weather forecasts for the Boston television market, with expanded responsibilities following her March 2026 promotion
TV Show: NBC 6 Hurricane Specials (Meteorologist, 2010-2012) — Participated in hurricane specials at WTVJ whose production team earned two Emmy nominations
TV Show: WWLP-TV22 News Weather Coverage (Meteorologist and Environmental Reporter, Before 2010) — Regional weather forecasting and environmental reporting for western Massachusetts

Notable Coverage

New England nor'easters, ice storms and flooding – Boston 25 News – Reported weather forecasts and severe-weather developments affecting communities in Massachusetts and the wider New England region
Hurricane specials – NBC 6 South Florida – Worked with the WTVJ weather team on hurricane specials that received two Emmy nominations

Shiri Spear Family & Relationships

Shiri Spear is married to Matt.

Lesser Known Facts

Grew up in Hollis, New Hampshire, and studied at McGill University in Montreal before completing her weather-related qualifications.
Taught preschool and seventh-grade pre-algebra before establishing her television meteorology career.
Was promoted to chief meteorologist at Boston 25 News in March 2026 while retaining her morning broadcast responsibilities.
Enjoys baking and has publicly expressed her enthusiasm for chocolate.
Received the American Meteorological Society's Certified Broadcast Meteorologist credential in 2012.
Her WTVJ weather team received two Emmy nominations for hurricane specials.