Cort Klopping is a weather anchor for Action News Now.

Title: Weather Anchor

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Cort Klopping has been a part of the KNVN/KHSL team since 2006, when he began as an intern in the production department, while finish school at California State University Chico. He has held several positions at the stations including photographer, news reporter, news anchor, and weather anchor.

Cort served as a news photographer from 2007 until 2008, when he began his duties in front of the camera as a general assignment news reporter. From 2008 to 2013, Cort's responsibilities included reporting news three days a week, and delivering the weather forecasts for our weekend broadcasts. From May 2013 until present, Cort Klopping has been our outgoing news, and weather co-anchor for Action News Now in the morning, and at noon.

Cort is a native of the Bay Area city of Fremont, but has made Chico his home for the past 13 years. He plans on continuing to serve the community he has grown to love for many years to come.

Storm Tracker Forecast: The heat is on as we head into your weekend

Sunny to mostly sunny skies and slightly hotter temperatures are ahead for today. We'll be getting even hotter as we head into your weekend.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Sunny skies and hotter temperatures are ahead

Skies will be sunny and temperatures will be slightly hotter over Northern California today. Low humidity, dry fuels, and breezy winds will result in increasing fire danger this afternoon.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Staying sunny & warm today

We'll have sunny skies and slightly below average temperatures on the way for your Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures will heat up over the next couple of days and we'll be staying dry. Triple digit heat is expected for all valley areas this weekend.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Staying warm with elevated fire danger today

We'll be staying warm and dry today. Stronger winds will develop this afternoon and that will result in elevated fire danger this afternoon and evening. A Red Flag Warning is going into effect at 2pm for areas of Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas Counties.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Mostly sunny & warm 4th of July weekend

We won't be as warm today but temperatures will rebound as we head into your 4th of July weekend. Sunny to mostly sunny skies, and warm conditions will continue through your extended forecast.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Mostly sunny & warmer today

We'll have sunny to mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures today. A slight chance for showers will pop up in Lassen County this evening. Temperatures will be a little cooler on Friday, but will heat back up for your 4th of July weekend.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Warm & mild start to July

Mostly average conditions are expected for your first day of July. Temperatures will be warm and around average, and skies will be sunny to mostly sunny. We'll be warming up for your 4th of July weekend.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Sunny & warmer today

Skies are staying sunny and temperatures will warm to around average in our region this afternoon. We'll be slightly cooler late week, but will heat back up for your 4th of July Weekend.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Red Flag Warning for high fire danger in effect

Gusty winds and very dry conditions have prompted a Red Flag Warning for high fire danger today. Dry and warmer weather is on the way for the middle of this week.

Storm Tracker Forecast: Heat Peaks Today But Relief Is On The Way

The Heat Advisory remains in effect today and the peak of the heat wave is expected this afternoon. A cooling trend and stronger winds return for your weekend.

Data is updated nightly.

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