Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Author
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Krystle Long Biography
Krystle Long is an American working in the field of meteorology as a meteorologist and a multi-skilled journalist for KPNX 12 News. Before joining the station in September 2013, she worked at KTVL News 10, the CBS affiliate in Medford, Oregon.
Krystle Long Height
Long stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Krystle Long Age
Long was born on October 13th, but has yet to reveal her birth year; thus, her age is not known. She annually celebrates her birthday on October 13th, as suggested by her Facebook repost on October 13, 2021, captioned “Happy Birthday Krystle!…”
Personal Life
Krystle Long Relatives and Family
Long was born to Nancy and Larry Mortz. Larry, unfortunately, passed away on January 6, 2022, due to a severe stroke earlier on New Year’s Eve.
Krystle Long Spouse and Children | Baby | Husband
Long tied the knot with Andrew Long on August 29, 2024. This is evident in her Facebook post on August 29, 2024, captioned “Forever & ever yours, Andrew Long! 💗…” The couple has a daughter named Rylie and a dog named Bing.
Rylie was born in February 2026, as evident in her Facebook post on February 14, 2026, captioned “My little Galentine is here! 🩷❤️ We’re so in love with her!! 💕…” Andrew celebrates his birthday on June 15th, as suggested by her Faceook post on June 15, 2025, captioned “Birthday dinner for my amazing husband!…”
Krystle Long Education
Long received her high school diploma before enrolling at The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She later graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.
Long also earned a minor in Business from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. While in college, she did weathercasts for Cronkite Newswatch. While completing her degree at Arizona State University, she wanted to learn more about the science behind the weather and enrolled at Mississippi State University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology.
Professional Life
Krystle Long Career
Long works as a meteorologist and multi-skilled journalist for 12 News. Before her tenure at 12 News, she launched her career at KTVL News 10, the CBS affiliate in Medford, Oregon. She spent her four years there as a news and weather anchor on weekends and a weekday multimedia journalist, covering Southern Oregon and northern California. Her work in Medford earned her an Associated Press Award for Best Continuing Coverage and another for Best Weathercast.
Throughout her career, Long has won 11 Emmy Awards. She was also inducted into the National Honor Society of Journalists. Since 2018, she has served on the NATAS Rocky Mountain Board of Governors, including its foundation since its launch in 2019. She currently serves as the Education Chair. Her work on the board was inspired by hosting the Student Production Awards 2017. From then on, she has hosted every year with a passion and dedication to supporting upcoming journalists and meteorologists.
Krystle Long Net Worth
Long has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a meteorologist.
Krystle Long Salary
Long receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a meteorologist and multi-skilled journalist for 12 News.
Krystle Long Social Media
Long has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 40K on Facebook, over 5.8K on Instagram, and over 7.0K on X.
