Gary Lezak Biography
Gary Lezak is a retired American Meteorologist working for KSHB 41 News, serving as a weekday morning meteorologist when Lindsey Anderson was on maternity leave in 2025. Lezak retired on December 1, 2022, after working in the industry for over 3 decades.
Gary Lezak Age
Lezak likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance.
Gary Lezak Height
Lezak stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Gary Lezak Family
Lezak grew up up in Southern California but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Lezak has any siblings.
Gary Lezak Wife
Lezak is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. He works out and enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, including the Chiefs, Royals, and Sporting KC, when he has free time.
Gary Lezak Net Worth
Lezak has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Gary Lezak Salary
Lezak earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Gary Lezak KSHB 41 News
Lezak is working at KSHB 41 News alongside other famous KSHB 41 News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Rae Daniel
- Kevin Holmes
- Taylor Hemness
- JuYeon Kim
- Caitlin Knute
- Sarah Plake
- Lindsay Shively
Gary Lezak Education
Lezak joined the University of Oklahoma after completing his high school education. In 1985, he graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Gary Lezak Career
Lezak has been working for KSHB 41 News, serving as a weekday morning meteorologist when Lindsey Anderson was on maternity leave in 2025. His love for weather started as he learned his first words. Clouds and rain fascinated him as he grew up in up in Southern California.
After graduating from college in 1985, Lezak got his big break in 1986 when he joined KWTV-TV in Oklahoma City as a morning meteorologist. In 1992, he moved to Kansas City and has been in the region for over 25 years. KSHB 41 elected him as the chief meteorologist in 1999. Ever since, he established himself and the weather team as the most precise in Kansas City, ranking No. 1 in forecasting not only during his time at KSHB but since he arrived here in 1992.
Lezak has been on the air during some of the biggest weather events in Kansas City history, including the May 4, 2003, tornado and the May 28, 2019, tornado. In 2021, he marked the 10th anniversary of the fatal Joplin tornado by traveling to the city to share stories about the lessons learned that will keep people safer across the Midwest.
Lezak is also an animal lover who shares his airtime with his well-known dogs. In 2000, Windy the Weather Dog was on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” On Fridays, he added Breezy, Stormy, and Sunny to his long tradition of having dogs share some time on the news set.
Lezak noticed weather patterns cycle in the 1980s, deducing that accurate weather forecasts could be made using this new technology. In 2018, a peer-reviewed paper was published, making him an author of a scientific discovery. Moreover, he has authored a children’s story called “It’s A Sunny Life.”
Gary Lezak Cancer
By far, the biggest challenge in Lezak’s life was in 1999 when he was diagnosed with a very rare form called extra-skeletal osteogenic sarcoma.
After the doctors found out the cancer was aggressive, they recommended extensive chemotherapy treatment to ensure the cancer was removed from his body. He underwent two surgeries before undergoing his chemotherapy treatments.
Since 2000, Lezak has been cancer-free and celebrates every day. He shares his experience with cancer and passion for weather during public appearances with Sunny the Weather Dog.
Gary Lezak Leaves KSHB 41 News/Retirement
Lezak retired on December 1, 2022, after announcing his retirement in June 2022. He came out of retirement in 2025 to serve KSHB 41 News as a weekday morning meteorologist when Lindsey Anderson was on maternity leave.
Gary Lezak Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 108K followers on Facebook and over 69K on X.