Mark Searles

Providence, RI

Mark Searles

Providence, RI

Joined WJAR, the dominant news station in southern New England, in June of 2008. Prior to then worked at WLNE TV, the ABC affiliate in Providence for over 13 years, the last 6 of those years as Chief Meteorologist.

Forecasts the weather Monday-Friday on the 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 7:00 & 11:00PM newscasts. Holds the AMS Broadcast Seal of Approval, has been nominated for several Boston/New England Emmy awards for Weathercasting. Recipient of the 2012 & 2013 "Best of Rhode Island" Award for TV Meteorologists.

Love endurance sports...running, cycling, swimming, triathlon as well as skiing during the New England winter. Happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and his dog, Murray...living in the East Bay of Rhode Island.

  • Work
    • WJAR-TV
  • Education
    • University of Colorado at Boulder