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Articles by Kris Crocker

Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker brings you the KXLY 4 HD Forecast every weeknight on KXLY4 News at 5, 6 and 11. You can also hear Kris' forecasts in the afternoons on KXLY 920 and 700 ESPN The Ticket. Kris' dedication to bringing you the most accurate weather forecasts in the Inland Northwest has been recognized with two Emmy nominations, and Kris proudly displays the coveted "Seal of Approval" from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Kris completed the Broadcast Meteorology program at Mississippi State University and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism and communications at Oklahoma State University. It was in her hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho where Kris started her weather career in 1993. She's also worked at television stations in Lansing and Flint, Michigan. Kris and her husband, Jerry, have three daughters: Sophie(6), Danielle (3) and Gabrielle (also 3!). They also share their home with two adopted cats from Pet Savers. Kris loves taking advantage of the many outdoor activities in the Inland Northwest, but she especially likes to snowboard, run, and spend time in Manito Park with her family. In the community, Kris has played violin with the Spokane Falls Community Orchestra, has served on the Spokane City Arts Commission, and serves as spokeswoman for the annual KXLY4 Coats 4 Kids drive. You can contact Kris at krisc@kxly.com

Little Sign of Spring in the Long-Range Forecast
April 21, 2011 – 6:09 pm | One Comment
Little Sign of Spring in the Long-Range Forecast

Our slog toward warmer weather continues as La Nina slowly weakens.

Graupel vs. Hail
April 7, 2011 – 4:12 pm | 2 Comments
Graupel vs. Hail

It’s back! Spring means graupel in the Inland Northwest.

Long-Range Forecast for April, May and June 2011
March 17, 2011 – 10:07 pm | 3 Comments
Long-Range Forecast for April, May and June 2011

Slowly thawing and drying in the Spring forecast…

Where’s La Nina? The long-range forecast February through April…
January 24, 2011 – 6:55 pm | One Comment
Where’s La Nina?  The long-range forecast February through April…

La Nina’s not through with us…

Record-breaking November snow
December 1, 2010 – 6:23 pm | No Comment
Record-breaking November snow

We’re breaking snow records in Spokane again!

White Thanksgiving
November 26, 2010 – 3:24 pm | No Comment
White Thanksgiving

Interesting stats on Thanksgiving snow from our friends at the National Weather Service

Long range forecast: SNOW
November 18, 2010 – 6:58 pm | No Comment
Long range forecast: SNOW

La Nina’s fingerprints are all over the forecast for December, January and February

WILD Windy Night
November 16, 2010 – 11:11 pm | No Comment
WILD Windy Night

Record-breaking winds tear through the Inland Northwest overnight

21,219 COATS!!! A new record!
October 22, 2010 – 5:31 pm | One Comment
21,219 COATS!!!  A new record!

There are going to be a lot of toasty-warm kiddos in the Inland Northwest this winter thanks to YOU.

Winter outlook: VERY WINTERY
October 21, 2010 – 5:54 pm | One Comment
Winter outlook: VERY WINTERY

The long-range forecast for December, January and February

Calling all North Idaho middle school students: I need your help!!!
October 21, 2010 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
Calling all North Idaho middle school students: I need your help!!!

Help me teach other kids that science and math are COOL!

El Nino and La Nina have a slow-moving but powerful friend
October 20, 2010 – 10:48 pm | One Comment
El Nino and La Nina have a slow-moving but powerful friend

Get to know the Pacific Decadal Oscillation