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Dave Dahl

Dave Dahl, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS chief meteorologist, joined the station in 1977 and has been on the air since 1979. He attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in meteorology from Florida State University before joining KSTP. Dahl provides video reports on weather trends for MinnPost.com.

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Environment

Video report: Fewer sun spots: Is cooler weather ahead?

By Dave Dahl | 04/10/09
Many scientists have been looking at the sun for the reason behind our recent global cooling. Now there are indications that this might be just the beginning of much cooler weather ahead.
Environment

Video report: Why are we getting all of these spring snowstorms?

By Dave Dahl | 04/03/09
Many people have been asking why we've been getting all of these snowstorms lately, so I've decided to take a closer look at what's going on.
Environment

Time to discuss the upcoming severe weather season

By Dave Dahl | 03/27/09
So the snow is gone. But that doesn't mean the end of wicked weather. Here comes the severe weather season.
Environment

Video report: How bad was winter this year?

By Dave Dahl | 03/20/09
Now that spring is finally here, it's probably time to sit back and reflect on just how bad the winter really was.
Environment

Time to prepare for spring flooding

By Dave Dahl | 03/13/09
We don't have to think too far back to remember one of the worst floods in state history. It's time to start preparing for the worst if you have friends or family in the Red River Valley area.
Environment

Video report: What are the 'Monsters of March?'

By Dave Dahl | 02/27/09
You've lived through one or two if you're from Minnesota, but even if you've just arrived in the state you've probably heard mention of these annual "Monsters of March."
Environment

Video report: Do winter conditions determine when spring will arrive?

By Dave Dahl | 02/20/09
After a harsh Minnesota winter, spring can't come soon enough. But do arctic conditions affect how soon spring will come, or how warm it will be?
Environment

Video report: Volcanoes playing a role in Minnesota weather

By Dave Dahl | 02/13/09
Believe it or not, part of our state was actually formed by volcanic activity and it continues to affect our weather.
Environment

Video report: Is the weather going crazy?

By Dave Dahl | 02/06/09
We've seen the heaviest snow in decades in London, ice storms in the Gulf Coast and record colds over Canada. Is the weather going crazy?
Environment

Video report: Take time to enjoy the great winter wonders

By Dave Dahl | 01/23/09
If the conditions are just right, you may have a chance to view some great winter wonders. I'll show you what to look for.