Mark Holley
Meteorologist
Wausau, WI
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Mark comes to WSAW after working at WEAU in Eau Claire for almost 6
years. Mark was born in Pottstown, PA, but after graduating from Owen J. Roberts High School moved to Wisconsin to attend the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point before transferring to Mississippi State.
He received a degree in Broadcast Meteorology in 2005 and his National Weather Association Seal of Approval in 2009. Mark’s love for weather, farming and other outdoor activities makes him a perfect fit for NewsChannel 7. Mark became chief meteorologist in the Spring of 2017.
Mark loves everything about Wisconsin: Packers, Badgers, brats, farming, making maple syrup, cheese, snow and milk! Mark has a wide range of hobbies.
Mark and Jackie got married Sept. 22, 2012. He grew all the sunflowers needed for their wedding. Jackie gave birth to their first child, Sawyer, in the fall of 2015, and Reid in the summer of 2018.
In Mark’s spare time you can catch him gardening, and hunting. Mark is also a proud 5th generation syrup producer.
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A powerful cold front will usher in a big cool down later in the week. Chances for rain mid-week.
First Alert Weather: Record highs temps possible on Tuesday, a major swing in temperatures to follow
A very warm start to the first week of October. A powerful cold front will usher in a big cool down later in the week.
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Clouds will hold on for the rest of Friday and into Saturday morning. A chance of showers in parts of the north to start the weekend.
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Clouds & drizzle/showers will give way to some clearing Thursday night. That will open the door for locally dense for the Friday AM commute.
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Soggy weather continues mid-week, but improvements are on the way with a weekend warm up.
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Scattered to widespread rain to fall locally in parts of Central Wisconsin, gradually tapering off Wednesday. Temperatures heating up for the weekend.
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A slow-moving system brings rain through middle of the work week. Heavy rain and rounds for storms possible.
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80-degree temperatures make a return mid-week. Rain over the weekend will cool temperatures down.
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Spotty rain chances into Friday along with above normal highs.
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Periods of light scattered rainfall possible for some Friday. Weekend will feature mostly quiet weather conditions under mild temperatures.
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Turning mild for the afternoons ahead. Slight chances for rain Friday and Saturday.
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Morning lows will be chilly and frosty Thursday. Chance for rain Friday & Saturday.
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Sunshine will be more common for the start of the 2nd weekend of September. The next chances of showers could arrive Saturday night.
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The light jacket and sweatshirt may come in handy at times in the next few days. More sunshine on tap Friday into the start of the weekend.
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be on and off throughout portions of Wednesday as a cold front slides in.
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Another day of highs in the 90s. Relief from the heat is on the way starting mid-week. Scattered showers and storms expected late Tuesday.
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September might be underway, but hot weather from mid-summer will make a return for the Labor Day holiday.
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Comfortable 70s continue Wednesday. Elevated fire weather concerns heading into Labor Day Weekend as highs jump into the 90s.
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Holiday Weekend will turn hot & muggy.
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Rain chances arrive late Monday evening.
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A line of showers and thunderstorms arrive overnight. Cooler by Thursday, but quickly turning warm and humid over the weekend.
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Sunny weather to stick around for the next several days. Chance for a thunderstorm late Wednesday
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Widespread moderate rainfall spreading over North-Central Wisconsin Monday morning. Cool start to the work week, highs low to mid-60s.
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Saturday will feel more like early September outside.
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Numerous showers and storms expected Friday. Cooler highs settle in by the weekend.
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Rain chances Wednesday and Friday. Thunderstorms will be possible as well. Cooler temperatures by the weekend.
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Much of the region will remain dry this week, with slight chances for a brief shower or storms. Falling temperatures by the end of this week.
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Isolated to widely scattered showers or thunderstorms possible in some locations Wednesday and Thursday. Cool and refreshing by the weekend.
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Scattered showers or storms possible Wednesday and Thursday morning. Turning warm and humid through Thursday.
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Wildfire smoke & haze returns Monday evening. Warm and humid by Wednesday & Thursday, with chances for rain.
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Some storms in Central Wisconsin could be strong to severe. Turning less humid and not as hot Saturday & Sunday.
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Sun & clouds with chances of showers or storms into Saturday evening. Highs make a run into the 90s starting Wednesday.
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Intevals of clouds & some sunshine on Thursday with a gusty wind at times. Scattered showers & storms possible Friday, into the start of the weekend.
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Chances for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Temperatures to warm back towards 80.
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Sun mixed with clouds for the rest of Friday. This weekend does have an opportunity for showers & storms. Better odds of showers/storms next week.
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Less humid weather conditions on tap through the end of this week. Some chances for rain over the weekend.
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Turning dry, cool, and comfortable by Wednesday afternoon. Not so muggy and hot through the end of the week.
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Better air quality heading into the weekend. The best chances of showers or storms will likely hold off until the middle of next week.idity.
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Poor air quality continues with some hazy conditions. The next best chances of wet weather will not be until the middle of next week.
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Strong storms will develop Wednesday evening across Western & Central Wisconsin. Increased risk for severe storms over Central Wisconsin.
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Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires continue to impact the region through Thursday. Chance for rain and storms Wednesday and Thursday.
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The past weekend's low pressure system continues to slowly push eastward throughout Monday, with additional rain chances continuing throughout the day and night. Occasional light showers are possible throughout the day, with occasional sunny breaks possible throughout the afternoon.
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Hazy and rather warm weather sticks around through Saturday. Showers & storms are likely starting Saturday night, lasting into the start of the work week.
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Summer heat will persist into the start of the weekend. A cold front will likely bring showers/storms Sunday, along with appreciable rainfall.
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Rising temperatures towards the 90s starting Wednesday. Measureable rainfall likely not until the weekend.
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Much needed widespread rain throughout Tuesday. Additional rounds for rain on tap later in the week. Temperatures jump mid-week.
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Unsettled weather expected during the week. Cool & below average highs the first few days of the week, spiking to the 80s by mid-week.
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Feeling much cooler Sunday. Additional rounds for rain showers Monday through Tuesday. Highs return to the 80s by mid-week.
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