Mark Strehl
Mark Strehl was a bit different as a kid. In third grade, after finding some fossils behind his grandmother's house, his mind was made up. He wanted to be an Archeologist! That was, until his fourth grade science teacher pointed out that it is geologists who study fossils!
But all that changed the very next winter when Chicago weather legend Harry Volkman came to Mark's church to be the keynote speaker. By fifth-grade, that was it. Mark thought Harry was the coolest guy and had the most excellent job. He was hooked.
Mark had the privilege of taking over for Harry when he left FOX 32 News.
"Taking over for Harry was a true honor...I felt like my life interest in weather had truly come full-circle, and I was helping carry on the tradition," Mark said.
Mark grew up in Ottawa, where his very first job came at age 16 working at the local radio station. He attended both Northern and Southern Illinois University and holds the AMS Seal of Approval.
He has worked on both coasts, from Eugene, Oregon to Albany, New York. He has also been a Meteorologist at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis and in Milwaukee at WISN-TV, but can think of no better place to be than back here, at home, in Chicago.
The latest from Mark Strehl
Chicago weather: Wind chills plunge to -25, Cold Weather Advisory issued
Prepare for an Arctic blast as Chicago faces bitter cold overnight, with temperatures plummeting near zero and wind chills dipping as low as -25 degrees.
Chicago weather: Bitter cold to bring wind chills as low as -25
The bitter cold is set to linger, making it essential to bundle up and take precautions against the icy conditions.
Chicago weather: Cold air, single-digit temps on the way
Cold air is coming our way this weekend and into the start of the workweek.
Chicago weather: Flurries overnight, bitter cold temps to start the week
Chicago is bracing for another chilly stretch as flurries are expected to move in overnight, with temperatures dipping to a bone-chilling 14 degrees.
Chicago weather: Bitter cold temperatures to begin workweek
A bit of a dust-up snowfall on Sunday but then bitter cold comes to begin the workweek.
Chicago weather: Light snow and flurries tonight, bitter cold to follow
Expect flurries and light snow overnight in the Chicago area, with the best chance for accumulation early Sunday morning.
Chicago weather: After dry Saturday, freezing drizzle possible Sunday
Today will be cloudy, but dry, with temperatures creeping up to about 30 degrees.
Chicago weather: Lake-effect snow overnight; Lake County under Winter Weather Advisory
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Lake County, where several inches of snow are expected.
Chicago weather: Flurries, light snow possible in Chicago suburbs Sunday
Flurries and very light snow are possible across the southern suburbs on Sunday afternoon.