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Joseph Dames

Joseph Dames joined the WCCO team during the winter of 2022. He is currently the weekday morning meteorologist. You can also catch him putting together weather, science, and other environmental stories during the week.

Born and raised in Illinois, just outside of Chicago, Joseph grew up in the small community of Plainfield. Plainfield is notorious for the 1990 F5 tornado, which started Joseph's interest in weather. Joseph stayed in the state of Illinois for his education and attended Eastern Illinois University with a concentration in broadcast meteorology.

Joseph spent seven years covering wildfires, ice storms, and atmospheric rivers in Portland, Oregon. As a fan of snow, he is excited to trade those in for winter forecasting.

You better believe he has a love for Chicago sports and, of course, that deep dish pizza. In his down time, Joseph spends his days and nights hitting the outdoors, enjoying live music, and trying all the different restaurants around the area.

Feel free to send in weather questions, photos, or weather and environmental story ideas to Joseph.

Chilly Thanksgiving before weekend snowstorm hits southern Minn.

Highs on Thursday won't break 30 in the metro as skies stay mostly cloudy, with some sun breaks.

Nov 27

Sunset over the New St. Croix Crossing Bridge

First snowstorm of season impacting travel conditions in Minnesota

Minnesota's first winter storm of the season should move out Wednesday morning, but blowing snow and bitter cold will continue to make travel difficult in parts of the state.

Nov 26

Urban city architecture background, winter view.

Twin Cities' first real snowstorm of season set to arrive Tuesday

On Monday evening, the first wave of a two-part storm arrives, bringing a few showers across southern Minnesota. Round two arrives Tuesday morning as rain for southern and central Minnesota and snow up north.

Nov 24

Maple branch with autumnal leaves on the sunny background in the forest.

Mild weekend ahead in the Twin Cities with highs in the 50s

High pressure overhead will finally bring lots of sunshine to the Twin Cities to wrap up the work week.

Nov 21

mid intermittent rain showers, hikers bundled up in cold weather clothing explore the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Drizzly, foggy Thursday morning in metro; mild stretch to follow

Drizzle and fog linger through late Thursday morning in the Twin Cities before a cold front sweeps in drier air in the afternoon.

Nov 20

Low angle view of autumnal trees,Tofte Township,Minnesota,United States,USA

Forecast for Twin Cities is mostly dry and mild for next several days

Temperatures will run 5 to 10 degrees above normal, with highs around 45 on Wednesday.

Nov 19

Dry and seasonable streak ahead for metro after soggy Tuesday

After some precipitation early Tuesday, the Twin Cities will be dry and seasonable for the next several days

Nov 18

Snow likely south of Twin Cities Monday night

Areas south of the Twin Cities should brace for some snow Monday night as a wintry mix moves through.

Nov 17

Fallen Autumn Leaves on the Floor in the Forest

Warm Friday in Twin Cities ahead of weekend cooldown

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had a record-high temperature on Friday, reaching 72 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record was 71 degrees.