He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Psychology and Climatology and went on to earn the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval for Television Weathercasting in 1984. In addition to his university degree, Matt is also a certified Master Gardener. Matt was with WCCO-TV for 10 years before joining the NEWS 8 team. People love to talk about the weather, and so does Matt. I don't mind one bit.
Weather is the one element of the newscast that affects absolutely everyone.
He also considers education to be a part of his job, so expect to see him speaking at a school near you on Microclimate Weather Wednesdays. With two dozen relatives in San Diego county, Matt feels right at home here. I spent most of my summers here. In his spare time, you'll find Matt relaxing in the great outdoors. He enjoys camping in the desert, getting wet with his jet ski and riding his bike on the many trails in San Diego county.