Heather Tesch

Heather Tesch weekdays from 10 a.m. ET - 2 p.m. ET on The Weather Channel.

Tesch comes to The Weather Channel from WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, MN, where she worked as a meteorologist on the WCCO This Morning show. She brings with her an extensive background in broadcasting and has earned the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval.

Tesch began her career as a weathercaster in Portland, ME, at WPXT-TV in 1992 and moved to WGME-TV the following year. Later she worked at WGAL-TV in Lancaster, PA, before moving on to WCCO-TV in 1996.

A native of Buffalo, MN, Tesch earned a bachelor's degree in journalism/broadcast from University of Minnesota-Minneapolis and a bachelor's degree in meteorology from Plymouth State College at Plymouth, NH. She is a member of the American Meteorological Society.

Heather Tesch Facts

My Hometown

Buffalo, MN

Education

B.S. in Meteorology, Plymouth State College of The University of New Hampshire
B.A. in Journalism/Broadcast, University of Minnesota

Interests & Hobbies

I am an animal lover. I have four cats and one dog. I enjoy getting involved with local humane organizations that care for, protect, and find homes for neglected and abused animals. I also enjoy taking several hikes a week with my dog "Doppler". It's a great way to get exercise and appreciate nature and the weather.

Why did you choose Meteorology?

My first career was in broadcast journalism, however I always found myself to be fascinated with what the station meteorologists were doing. After covering one to many sewer and waste management meetings as a reporter, I went back to school to get a degree in what I was really fascinated by, weather. I spent two more years in college to get my degree in Meteorology. It was the best decision I ever made.

Awards & Accreditations

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Plymouth State College
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, University of Minnesota
AMS Seal of Approval