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
Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago is a call to climate action
From a massive SOS on the lakefront, to the walls of the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago's Pilsen, Ana Teresa Fernández is "speaking in light" to save the planet.
More snow forecast for Chicago area Monday after record-breaking winter storm
Saturday was the snowiest November day in Chicago's recorded history, the NWS said. More snow forecast for Monday.
Winter Storm Warning: Multiple inches of snow in Chicago area disrupts holiday travel
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the Chicago area until Sunday morning. The snowstorm was expected to bring up to 8 inches or more in some areas. Over 1,000 flights have been canceled Saturday at Chicago airports.
The Great Lakes: Protecting Our Natural Wonder
Chicago scientists are on the front lines, dedicating their time to finding solutions for the environmental threats facing the Great Lakes.
Jaisol's Taco Tour: Carnitas Uruapan owner shares favorite authentic Little Village, Pilsen spots
Back by popular demand, ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez hit the road in search of Chicago's best tacos.
ABC7 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with 'Our Chicago: El Sueño Americano'
ABC7 Chicago's Hispanic Heritage Month special "El Sueño Americano" explores the meaning of the "American Dream" through the lens of Hispanic and Latin communities.
Monarch butterfly begins 'magical' journey from Chicago to Mexico in time for Dia de Los Muertos
Scientific mystery: The monarch butterfly is on a more than 2,000-mile journey from Chicago to Mexico, arriving just in time for Día de los Muertos.
ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Jaisol Martinez visits Walt Disney World for 1st time
Summer may be coming to an end, but the magic of Walt Disney World Resort happens all year.
Chicago chef collaborates with Pilsen panadería to sell bagels with Mexican twist
A Chicago chef is collaborating with a panadería in Pilsen to sell his bagels with a Mexican twist.
Food banks are unsung heroes in fight against climate change, world hunger
The fight against world hunger is being outweighed by food waste.