Erica Horvatin
Erica Horvatin joined the FOX 10 Weather Experts as an evening meteorologist, and she is excited to forecast the diverse weather across Arizona. Erica’s fascination with weather began at a young age. It started with a fear of tornadoes as a child growing up in the Chicago suburbs, but it blossomed into a dream to become a broadcast meteorologist. Erica believes the most important part of being a meteorologist is to keep people safe and prepared for severe weather and the elements.
She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she took a Field Studies of Convection course… A.K.A. Storm chasing. While on this two-week trip across tornado alley and the Great Plains, she saw her first tornado in Kansas, was caught in a haboob in Oklahoma, and tracked incredible, towering supercells.
Erica’s first meteorologist position was at KNBN NewsCenter1 in Rapid City, South Dakota. She took in the beautiful sights of the Black Hills, and forecasted for High Plains weather – tornadoes, snowstorms and all. From there, Erica moved to South Bend, Indiana. As a weekend meteorologist and weekday weather reporter at ABC57 News, Erica went live on the beaches of Lake Michigan, forecasted lake-effect snow, drove the lengths of Michiana in the mobile weather tracker, and reported the weather for Notre Dame football.
Most recently, Erica worked nearly five years in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a morning meteorologist at KRQE News 13. Here, She learned how to forecast the unique weather of the desert southwest, from the monsoon to mountain snow. She knows that there’s more to the weather in this region than people think. While in Albuquerque, she earned her National Weather Association Seal of Approval.
Erica has a love for the southwest and is thrilled to call Arizona home. She is excited about more adventures across our beautiful state, including snowboarding, hiking, camping, swimming, and off-roading, as well as the awesome city life. She loves to shop and visit restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and wineries, especially if there’s a patio!
The latest from Erica Horvatin
Arizona weather forecast: Temps back in the 90s in Phoenix
Temps are warming back up in the Valley. On Monday, we saw a high of 91 degrees.
Arizona weather forecast: Changes expected for parts of the state later this week
We are expecting some changes to our weather during the latter part of this week.
Arizona weather forecast: Another heat-up is coming
The sky is clear and temperatures are near-normal across Arizona on Sunday afternoon.
Arizona weather forecast: Low pressure system moves east as temperatures start to climb
The low pressure system that has been whipping up clouds and moisture will move to the east, bringing a quieter weather pattern in its wake.
Arizona weather forecast: Scattered rain, snow showers across the state
We're seeing rain in the Valley and snow in the High Country on this Wednesday.
Arizona weather forecast: 'Noticeably cooler' temps coming this week
An active week of weather is ahead for the Valley. On Monday, we saw partly cloudy skies with a high in the 80s.
Arizona weather forecast: Wet weather is on the way
Sunday is mild and breezy in the Valley, and gusty in the high country.
Arizona weather forecast: Record-breaking heat possible this week
The heat is on across Arizona on Monday!
Arizona weather forecast: Hot temps are on tap this week
Clouds will clear Sunday night, leaving skies sunny, statewide, on Monday.
Spring is here: What to know about vitamin D, best times to get it
Spring is an exciting time of year for many reasons. It is a season of blooms, growth, restarting and refreshing. FOX 10 Meteorologist Erica Horvatin has more on the importance of vitamin D and the prime times to get it.