Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist

Rapid City

Eric Gardner joined the KOTA-TV team in December 2002 as Morning and Noon Meteorologist. Eric started his Broadcast TV career in Missoula, MT in 1991, moving to Wichita Falls, TX in 1993. Mr. Gardner has also worked in Casper, WY, and Helena, MT before arriving in Rapid City. Besides weather, Eric is also a food and wine expert, and he produces and hosts several popular food and wine segments which have been staples of viewers in KOTA Territory since 2005.

Forecast

Severe thunderstorms possible today.

Updated: Jun. 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Weather Forecast

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Mostly sunny and warm today; stormy on Thursday.

Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Isolated severe thunderstorms possible around the Black Hills again today.

Updated: Jun. 25, 2024 at 8:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Hot and sunny today; maybe an isolated storm late.

Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 7:27 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showers and storms today; hotter and drier this weekend.

Updated: Jun. 21, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Clouds with a few showers today; stormy Friday.

Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 8:03 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Clearing today; more showers and storms late-week.

Updated: Jun. 18, 2024 at 7:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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More storms possible tonight. Temperatures cooler than average.

Updated: Jun. 17, 2024 at 7:42 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Unseasonably warm through midweek.

Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 7:28 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Stormy today, then dry and warm Tuesday.

Updated: Jun. 10, 2024 at 7:28 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Warm today, then much cooler this weekend.

Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 7:42 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Sunny and warmer today and Friday.

Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 7:26 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Windy and mild today

Updated: Jun. 5, 2024 at 7:45 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Windy and not as warm today.

Updated: Jun. 4, 2024 at 7:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Very warm today; cooler Tuesday.

Updated: Jun. 3, 2024 at 8:28 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Cooler than normal through Friday, then warmer this weekend.

Updated: May. 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Severe thunderstorms possible today.

Updated: May. 29, 2024 at 9:35 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Sunshine and lighter winds today; storms likely Wednesday, some possibly severe!

Updated: May. 28, 2024 at 7:42 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning forecast

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Pleasant weather this Memorial Day

Updated: May. 27, 2024 at 7:42 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Winds dying down later today; unsettled this weekend.

Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 7:58 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showers and wind in the forecast through tonight; clearing on Friday.

Updated: May. 23, 2024 at 8:13 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner

You can use gluten-free and natural ingredients to make your favorite campfire treat.

Healthy Eating with Eric Gardner - "Healthy" Smores

Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 10:47 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Gluten-free and natural, organic Smores.

Forecast

Sunny and warmer today; clouds and a few showers Thursday.

Updated: May. 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Cooler than normal with more showers possible.

Updated: May. 21, 2024 at 7:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Unsettled weather expected this week.

Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 2:22 PM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

KOTA Forecast

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Hot today; windy and cooler tonight and Saturday

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 8:03 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Turning warmer today!

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 8:14 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showers this morning, then clearing and turning much warmer the rest of the week.

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 7:49 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showers and storms today; drier tomorrow.

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 7:38 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Warm start to the week, then some changes.

Updated: May. 13, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Warmer temperatures into the Mother's Day Weekend.

Updated: May. 10, 2024 at 7:37 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showers today, but warmer and drier tomorrow.

Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showery, cool weather in the forecast through Thursday.

Updated: May. 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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High winds today, increasing chances for showers Wednesday into Thursday.

Updated: May. 7, 2024 at 1:21 PM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Blustery, showery weather early this week.

Updated: May. 6, 2024 at 7:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Cooler than normal today with a few morning rain and snow showers.

Updated: May. 3, 2024 at 7:48 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Unsettled weather the rest of the week.

Updated: Apr. 30, 2024 at 7:39 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Milder today, then cooler and unsettled the rest of the week.

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 8:09 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Showery and cool into the weekend.

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 7:29 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Chance of storms later today into this evening.

Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 7:40 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Turning warmer today with 70s in the forecast.

Updated: Apr. 24, 2024 at 7:43 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Mild and breezy today; breezy and warmer Wednesday

Updated: Apr. 23, 2024 at 7:53 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Windy and mild today

Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 7:13 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Cooler than normal today and Saturday, but finally warmer on Sunday.

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Continued below normal temps today.

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 7:40 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Cooker than normal temperatures through the rest of the week.

Updated: Apr. 17, 2024 at 10:21 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

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Chance of strong to severe storms later today.

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 7:38 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Much warmer this weekend

Updated: Apr. 11, 2024 at 6:43 PM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Highs will be in the 60s and 70s. Some 80s possible over the weekend.

Forecast

Less windy today; first 70s of the season arrive tomorrow and the weekend.

Updated: Apr. 11, 2024 at 11:01 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Forecast

Gusty winds today, warm and sunny by the weekend.

Updated: Apr. 10, 2024 at 7:35 AM EDT

By Eric W Gardner

Morning Forecast

Eric W Gardner

Morning and Noon Meteorologist

Rapid City

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