Jaisol Martinez
Martinez comes to ABC 7 from WHDH-TV in Boston, MA where she spent four years as the weekend evening meteorologist tracking everything from nor'easters, tornadoes, snowstorms, and heatwaves.
In 2021, she received the Mozart Leader in Stem Award for "Outstanding Work in the STEM Field" and being a role model to children.
Martinez began her career at WMDT-TV in Salisbury, MD forecasting weather events impacting the coastal areas of Delmarva. She also launched a successful Spanish weather platform for the station.
Martinez was born and raised in El Paso, TX. The wide range of climates and severe weather in Texas sparked her fascination in meteorology from a very young age.
She is a Texas A&M graduate and proud Aggie, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
When she isn't forecasting, she and her husband like to go on walks with their dog, a Lab/German Shepherd Mix named Travis. She also likes exploring new restaurants and is excited to try all the delicious food in the Chicago area.
Jaisol's Stories
Chicago-made tamales for Christmas: Mexican chef Diana Dávila shares her go-to street vendor
ABC7 is unwrapping a favorite Latino Christmas-time tradition. Making tamales is a timely labor of love.
Chicago-born singing cowgirl Angelina Victoria signs with Warner Music for Spanish-language album
A self-proclaimed singing cowgirl, Angelina Victoria, has been singing and riding horses for as long as she can remember.
ABC7's Jaisol Martinez tours Chicago for the best tacos
Here's a list of Chicago taco spots you'll want to try next.
'I AM Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' novel by Chicago-area author to receive film adaptation
Originally a novel written by Chicago-area author Erika Sánchez, "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" will soon be a Hollywood movie thanks to help from superstar America Ferrera.
Local scientists studying how the Chicago skyline contributes to city heat islands
The Chicago skyline may be iconic, but the skyscrapers and buildings may cause some Chicagoans to bear more of the city's heat.
Chicago weather: Heat index begins to rise across area, storms possible overnight
The Chicago area is in the grips of a heat wave Saturday, and residents are trying to stay cool. The area could see three consecutive days of heat and humidity topping out at in the 90s.
Chicago weather: Parts of area under Flood Warning, boil water alerts
Parts of the Chicago area are under flood alerts and boil water orders on Sunday.
Areal Flood Warning in effect for Will, Grundy counties after Kankakee River ice jam breaks
A Flash Flood Warning was downgraded Saturday in the Wilmington area after an ice jam broke on the Kankakee River Friday.
Chicago weather: Much of area prepares for dangerous cold, wind chill warnings
Much of the Chicago area will be under wind chill warnings and advisories starting Sunday as temperatures plummet.
Chicago weather: Much of area under wind chill warnings, advisories as temperatures plummet | LIVE
Much of the Chicago area is under wind chill warnings and advisories Sunday as temperatures plummet.