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
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.
'Matchmaker Maria' gives dating tips for Singles Awareness Day
Eyewitness News Meteorologist Dani Beckstrom sat down with a professional matchmaker known on social media as "Matchmaker Maria" to talk about all things dating.
Think pink at Pink Pier this Valentine's Day and beyond with pink s'mores, cotton candy
Pink Pier in Lower Manhattan is all about celebrating love, friendship, and togetherness.
Picking the perfect Christmas Tree at Jones Family Farm in Connecticut
Jones Family Farm in southern Connecticut has been growing and selling Christmas Trees since 1947.
Warm weather, lack of snow a concern for Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy says the warmer weather means higher foot traffic, meaning lawns have less time to recuperate.
Family circus from Mexico City will perform in New York City, Long Island
Circus Vazquez, a 50-year-old family circus that began in Mexico City, will perform for audiences at Citi Field and Huntington Station from October through December.
A look at the construction of Central Park's new Harlem Meer Center on track for 2024 opening
The Central Park Conservancy's largest project is underway in New York City.
'The shortest tour of all time': This may be New York City's smallest apartment
It measures just 80 square feet, or about the size of a parking spot, and is said to be the smallest unit available in the city.