Chief Meteorologist at KARE11

A Minnesota native, John Zeigler graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Meteorology and has spent his career forecasting everything from lake-effect snow to severe thunderstorms. He began as a morning meteorologist in Duluth before honing his severe weather expertise in Springfield, Missouri, where he covered the region’s most impactful storms. His first move to evenings came with his promotion to Chief Meteorologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, and most recently he served as Chief Meteorologist at WKOW in Madison, Wisconsin.

A graduate of Champlin Park High School, he proudly “bleeds Minnesota” and recently fulfilled a lifelong dream by joining KARE 11—a goal he has had since he was a kid. When he’s not tracking the weather, you’ll likely find him fishing for crappies, golfing, or simply relaxing on the porch with a good cigar and a glass of scotch. His first job was as a pool attendant at Grand Rios, and if there’s one thing he enjoys almost as much as forecasting, it’s a perfectly cooked rare steak.