Byron Morton Bio, Wiki
Byron Morton is an American Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist working for KOAT ABC 7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving the station as a weekend morning & evening meteorologist. He has been working with this station since December 2001.
Byron Morton Age
Morton manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Byron Morton Height/Measurements
Morton stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch.
Byron Morton Education
Morton is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma – there he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Geosciences. Also, he attended Oklahoma State University, although his specific field of study there hasn’t been publicly noted.
Byron Morton Career
Morton works at KOAT ABC 7 News as a weekend morning and evening meteorologist. He says that he has always been deeply interested in weather – it is what keeps him going, and he loves how it touches everyone’s life daily. On weekends, Morton brings weather updates both in the AM and PM on Action 7 News – he helps viewers stay prepared and informed.
Morton worked for WMSN-TV in Madison, Wisconsin as a chief meteorologist, before he joined KOAT-TV. Also, at the same time, he worked for WKOW-TV in Madison, Wisconsin as a fill-in meteorologist. Before that, Morton worked on-air at WOI-TV in Des Moines for 6 months – this was from April to September 1998, and that was where he started his TV career. Also, he held a similar position at WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin. Morton gained valuable experience as a weather producer for over 3 years, contributing to programs like “The LA Times”, “Good Morning America”, and “Televisa Mexico”. Earlier in his career, he also completed an internship at KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City.
Morton is the 2nd weather expert in New Mexico – this is right after Joe Diaz (famous Chief Meteorologist) to receive the respected CBM – Certified Broadcast Meteorologist title from the AMS – American Meteorological Society (AMS). Also, he earned the seal of approval from the NWA – National Weather Association (NWA) – this shows his strong skills in forecasting.
Byron Morton Net Worth
In Morton’s career as a Meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Byron Morton Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Byron Morton Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Morton manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Byron Morton Partner
Morton is openly gay, and he is in a relationship with a guy called Andy. He often posts his photos on his Instagram page. Morton says that he likes spending his free time with him. His other hobbies are playing tennis, working on his fitness by lifting weights, going on hikes and runs, or just doing any outdoor activity.
Byron Morton KOAT-TV ABC 7
Morton works at KOAT-TV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Eric Green
- Ron Burke
- Joe Diaz
- Royale Da
- Todd Kurtz
- Sasha Lenninger
- Darlene Melendez
- Cristiana Ramos
- Shelly Ribando
- Doug Fernandez
Byron Morton Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 4.2K followers, around 40K followers on his Facebook page, and about 3.2K followers on his Instagram account.