Mark Madryga is a Canadian meteorologist and Global BC’s Chief Meteorologist. He was born on October 4, 1963 (62 years old) in Kamloops, British Columbia

He shares daily forecasts and weather event updates on Global News Morning, Global News at Noon, and BC1 during the work week.

Mark has worked at Environment Canada’s Pacific Weather Centre in Vancouver as an operational meteorologist for  21 years. 

He also supports many charity events each year, often taking on emcee roles at fundraising galas, luncheons, and weekend walks.

Quick Facts of Mark Madryga

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Full NameMark Madryga
ProfessionChief Meteorologist at Global BC
Age62 years old
Date of BirthOctober 4, 1963
NationalityCanadian
Zodiac/Sun SignLibra
BirthplaceKamloops, British Columbia
Current AddressWhite Rock, British Columbia
GenderMale

Mark Madryga Early Life and Education

Mark Madryga was raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. His interest in weather started when he was nine years old. As a child, he kept written weather notes and also recorded his own forecasts on cassette tapes.

Education

Madryga graduated from NorKam Secondary School in 1981. 

He then completed three years of university transfer courses at Cariboo College before moving to the University of British Columbia (UBC). 

He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Geography in 1986. After that, he did a post-baccalaureate year of study in Physics, Meteorology, and Oceanography.

SchoolNorKam Secondary School (Kamloops)
Alma MaterCariboo College; University of British Columbia (UBC)
Highest QualificationBachelor of Science in Physical Geography; post-baccalaureate in Physics, Meteorology, and Oceanography

Mark Madryga Personal Life

Mark Madryga is married to Laureen Madryga. The couple currently resides in White Rock, British Columbia, with their daughter.

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Mark Madryga with Allie

Recently he posted on X wishing Happy Valentine’s Day Allie! And people are assuming as his second wife or new wife. But Mark hasn’t confirmed his Divorce to his first wife and hasn’t announced anything about Allie and their Relationship.

Children

Mark Madryga Son Matthew

As of now, the couple only has a daughter, Tessa Madryga. 

They even had a son, Matthew Nicholas Madryga, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 21.

Parents

Mark Madryga Father

His father was Albert Madryga (October 6, 1925–September 21, 2014). He was diagnosed with cancer.

His mother was Marcia Beverley Madryga (August 2, 1935–February 3, 2024).

Siblings

Mark has a sister named Roxanne Madryga and a brother, Rod Madryga.

Relationship StatusMarried
WifeLaureen Madryga
ChildrenSon: Matthew Nicholas Madryga (passed away)
Daughter: Tessa Madryga
ParentsFather: Albert Madryga
Mother: Marcia Beverley Madryga
SiblingsSister: Roxanne
Brother: Rod

Mark Madryga Career

Mark Madryga Career

Mark Madryga began his career with Environment Canada in September 1987. He trained in Toronto for about eight months and then worked at the Pacific Weather Centre in Vancouver. He spent 21 years there as a forecaster.

Mark started working at Global BC (then BCTV) in May 1994 as the weather anchor for the Noon News Hour. 

In fall 1997, he moved to the weekend weather role. In September 2006, he joined the Morning News team.

Today, he is Global BC’s Chief Meteorologist. You can see him on Global News Morning BC and Global News at Noon BC, with regular weather updates on BC1. Along with anchors Jason Pires and Sonia Sunger, and traffic reporter Katelin Owsianski, he appears on Global News Morning BC. 

On Global News at Noon BC, he appears with Coleen Christie.

Madryga also takes part in many charity events each year, including serving as MC at fundraising galas, luncheons, and weekend walks. 

He also hosted the Variety Show of Hearts telecast, along with Chris Gailus, Sophie Lui, Sonia Sunger, Paul Haysom, Jennifer Palma, and Michael Newman.

Mark Madryga Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Mark Madryga ranges between $1 million–$7 million, and his annual salary is approximately $47,000–$120,000.

Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.)$1 million–$7 million
Salary (Approx.)$47,000–$120,000

Mark Madryga Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Below are the physical stats of Mark Madryga:

HeightIn centimetres: 180 cm  
In meters: 1.8 m
In feet & inches: 5 feet 11 inches
WeightIn kg: Yet to be updated   
In lbs: Yet to be updated  
Body MeasurementsYet to be updated
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBlue

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