Mark Peterson Biography
Mark Peterson is a retired American Meteorologist and Anchor working for KXLY, serving as an anchor and project manager for the 4 News Now Extreme Team since retiring from his daily schedule in February 2024. He joined the station in June 2000, after working for KHQ-TV as the chief news and weather anchor for 6 years.
Mark Peterson Age
Peterson 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.
Mark Peterson Height
Peterson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Mark Peterson Family
Peterson 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 Peterson has any siblings.
Mark Peterson Wife
Peterson married Jana. He has three sons, Matthew, Joseph, and Tillman. Tillman was born on July 3, 2004, and is 22 years old as of 2026. On July 3, 2025, he posted a photo of Tillman on his Facebook account and captioned, “The last of my boys turned 21 today. A very happy birthday to the youngest. Tillman , you are loved little buddy. Love, Boss.” He loves traveling, golf, fishing, and spending time on his family’s farm in Scobey, Montana.
Mark Peterson Net Worth
Peterson has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist and Anchor.
Mark Peterson Salary
Peterson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mark Peterson Education
Peterson joined Montana State University-Bozeman in 1980 after completing his high school studies. In 1983, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree.
Mark Peterson Career
Peterson is working for KXLY, serving as aan anchor and project manager for the 4 News Now Extreme Team. He is a beloved weather/news anchor who has worked in the business for over 25 years.
Despite retiring from his daily schedule in February 2024, Peterson still works as an anchor and project manager for the 4 News Now Extreme Team. The team has finished over 100 projects in the community since its launch, doing everything from helping local veterans to lighting up the trees below Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital every December.
Peterson began his broadcasting career started in radio in 1982. He then transitioned to TV in 1987, working in Bozeman, Billings, and Northern California before landing in Spokane.
Over the course of his career, Peterson has spoken to groups of 10 to 10,000 people and worked on numerous boards for several charities over the course of his career.
Peterson helps the Spokane Lilac Association with its Armed Forces Torchlight Parade every year. If he’s not spearheading an Extreme Team project or filling in on the weather forecasts, he works as an MC and auctioneer throughout the area.
Mark Peterson Retirement
After working in the broadcasting industry for over 4 decades, Peterson retired in February 2025. Despite retiring from his daily schedule, he still works as an anchor and project manager for the 4 News Now Extreme Team. He also fills in on the weather forecasts whenever he is needed.
Peterson is working at KXLY alongside other famous KXLY meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Derek Deis
- Robyn Nance
- Natalie Grant
- Hannah Joy
- Rob King
- Kris Crocker
Mark Peterson Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram and Facebook. He has over 10K followers on Facebook and over 1.8K on Instagram.