Weather
Laura Skirde
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Laura Skirde is the morning meteorologist for CBS13, joining the station in July, 2009. You can also catch her forecasts on Good Day Sacramento and CBS13 at Noon.
A fan of warm climates, Laura comes to Sacramento after forecasting everything from supercell thunderstorms to landfalling hurricanes in Austin, TX. She began her career in weather and news at stations in Peoria, IL and Casper, WY. Laura has a BS in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and received her Meteorology certification from Mississippi State University. She is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has been awarded its Seal of Approval.
Laura was born in New York, and grew up in Colorado. She's an avid sports fan and when she's not watching the skies, you'll find her watching her beloved Denver Broncos and CU Buffs. Laura enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, especially golfing (well over par) and running the many beautiful trails the valley has to offer. She has completed one marathon and hopes to train for more in the future.
Sparking an interest in science and Meteorology among young people is something Laura is passionate about. Each week you'll find her out at area schools, talking to students as part of her Weather School program. Students learn about northern California weather, and have the opportunity to have their questions answered on the air each week on CBS13 in the morning and on CBS13.com.
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