Grand Terrace Native Shines as a Meteorologist

GRAND TERRACE>> Grand Terrace has been experiencing weather patterns and as rain is in the forecast, it is oddly appropriate that the City of Grand Terrace has now recognized city native, NBC Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Crystal Egger. The City of Grand Terrace invited residents to a special presentation by Egger on Tuesday, Jan. 10. In her presentation, Egger went over the trials and tribulations of her career, while also discussing how growing up in Grand Terrace had impacted her life and career. Egger, who was born and raised in Grand Terrace, attended Grand Terrace Hills Middle School and Colton High School. She went to the University of California receiving a bachelor's of arts in communications and proceeded to receive her bachelor's in meteorology from Mississippi University. She began her career in 2007 as a host for KDR-TV in Denver, Colorado then moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho to be an anchor on KIFI weather station. She then moved onto to reporting for NBC sports as well as Cable News 12 in San Diego, California before later joining The Weather Channel based in Atlanta. Finally, Egger has returned home to Southern California to join the KNBC in Los Angeles. Egger has numerous achievements under her belt, including her coverage of the 2008 Windsor Tornado which earned her several Emmy Nominations. She has also received an American Meteorological Society Seal of approval as well as the National Weather Association--Seal of Approval. In 2015, she was a part of the team that won a Los Angeles-area Emmy Award for NBC's special program “Running Dry: California’s Historic Drought.” Egger is also active in community service and volunteer work. Some of the organizations she is involved in is the March of Dimes Foundation, Child-Help Foundation and the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio. Grand Terrace Mayor Darcy McNaboe stated, "Grand Terrace is a community built on volunteerism and community service and that it was that spirit that allowed Grand Terrace to maintain its "exceptional quality." Egger was presented with a commemoration and key to the city for the City of Grand Terrace because of her active volunteerism and community spirit. "It such a good way to give back to my community and it was so special to be raised in Grand Terrace with a small community feeling," Egger said. "It just means a lot to me to come back to all these wonderful people who have supported me." As Egger received her award, a crowd of Grand Terrace residents applauded. In the crowd was the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio troop, as well. "I thought it was important to bring our girls here to see her because the scouts have so many options for women and so many different careers," said Nichole Littlefield, Girl Scout Co-leader. "I loved how she explained to them that it's not always going to be easy and you're always going to find obstacles in your path. You're going to struggle but as long as you keep going you'll make it." Egger closed her presentation with advice for those women trying to work their way up in their careers and accomplish their dreams; Egger advised them to "stay humble and kind," while also having a great work ethic. "The most important advice I can give anyone is to prepare for any opportunity that you are given, don't be afraid to try something new," Egger said. "It's nerve racking at first but you can get past it and it will open other doors."