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Grab your sunscreen, shades and water bottle: We're jumping into the 80s for a summery weekend 😎

Nov 03, 2023Nov 03, 2023

Chief Meteorologist

4 News Now Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker has your First Alert Weather Forecast.

4 News Now Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker has your First Alert Weather Forecast

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Welcome to the weekend! We're leap-frogging late spring and landing smack in the middle of summer weather. Expect sunshine and 80s on both Saturday and Sunday.

COPYRIGHT 2023 BY KXLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Chief Meteorologist

Chief Meteorologist Kris Crocker brings you the 4 News Now Forecast Focus every weeknight on 4 News Now at 5, 6 and 11. Kris’ dedication to providing you with the most accurate weather forecasts in the Inland Northwest has been recognized with five Emmy nominations, and Kris proudly displays the coveted "Seal of Approval" from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Kris completed the Broadcast Meteorology program at Mississippi State University and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism and communications at Oklahoma State University. It was in her hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho where Kris started her weather career in 1993. She's also worked at television stations in Lansing and Flint, Michigan. Kris and her husband, Jerry, have three children: Sophie, Danny and Gabrielle. They also share their home with several cats and dogs, including a 160 pound Leonberger named Hammy, who makes regular appearances on the news with Kris. The Crockers love to take advantage of the many outdoor activities in the Inland Northwest, but they especially like to ski, snowboard, run, and golf. In the community, Kris has played violin with the Spokane Falls Community Orchestra, is an avid Spokane Symphony goer, and is a member of the Spokane Symphony Associates. She is an active fundraiser for many local charity organizations, and is the driving force behind 4 News Now's Coats 4 Kids campaign.