Dani Beckstrom
Before Las Vegas, she spent her time talking tropics while tracking hurricanes, heat, and humidity in southwest Florida as the morning meteorologist at WFTX in Fort Myers. After several years of non-stop summer, she's excited to forecast all 4 seasons again!
Dani grew up in Boise, Idaho and is a proud graduate of Brigham Young University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. While at BYU, she had the opportunity to travel the country as a member of the BYU cheer squad and intern in New York City at NY1. After graduation, Dani spent a year working as an anchor and reporter at KPVI in Eastern Idaho before moving back to Boise to take over as the morning weather forecaster at the ABC affiliate KIVI. From Boise, she moved to Fort Myers, FL to gain experience in both severe weather and tropical meteorology, and was a key part in keeping southwest Florida safe and informed when Hurricane Irma made landfall on Marco Island September 2017.
While working in Florida, Dani earned her Certificate of Broadcast and Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University, graduating in August 2018.
Dani is a major foodie and sports fan and enjoys living in NYC where there is never a shortage of restaurants to try and teams to cheer on!
Dani's Stories
Free US Open 'Fan Week' kicks off in Queens including preview of new food options
US Open Fan Week continues all week in Flushing before the main tournament begins on Sunday.
One Charge Trip: Montauk, New York
Dani Becksrom chows down at an iconic clam bar, goes horseback riding and tours a lighthouse commissioned by none other than George Washington.
Students in Montclair, NJ started a 'bike bus' riding to and from school together by the hundreds
Hundreds of students in Montclair, New Jersey, ride to school together in what they call a 'bike bus' as far as 5 miles.
Students on Staten Island count eels to measure city's water quality and environmental health
Thousands of baby migrating American eels, called glass eels, make a 2,000-mile journey all the way to Staten Island
Climate Ready: Evidence in NYC shows rapid glacier melt is leading to real-world effects
It's not just in the movies; the ice on our planet is melting faster than we ever thought possible.
NY Travel and Adventure Show preview with Pauline Frommer
We're getting a sneak peek of the New York Travel and Adventure Show from one of the experts, Pauline Frommer, the publisher of Frommer's Guidebooks.
Countdown to the New Year is on as "5" in the 2025 sign hoisted in Times Square
Dani Beckstrom was at One Times Square where they're preparing the iconic ball drop to ring in 2025.
How climate change could impact TCS New York City Marathons in the future
ABC's Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is leading the charge to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on the TCS NYC Marathon.
Green space on roof of Pier 57 in Manhattan helps combat urban heat island effect
The two-and-a-half-acre rooftop green space atop Pier 57 is more than just pretty foliage and finely manicured lawns.
Different grandmas from around the world cook at Enoteca Maria on Staten Island
Enoteca Maria is a place where grandmothers representing countries from around the globe are hired as chefs to cook and share their family recipes.