Craig is a meteorologist who was born and raised in Pewaukee. After getting a degree in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he worked over 20 years on TV and radio in Milwaukee, Madison, Omaha, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri.

Craig spends most of his time trying to keep up with his bride and their three teenage daughters. Any time left over is spent with his other beloveds, the Packers, Brewers and Badgers.

Recent Articles

Living - May 17, 2013

The always important weekend forecast

Following a cooler Friday, temps turn warmer again for the weekend

Living - May 10, 2013

How does Friday look?

Today's weather is ... pretty bad. But is it worse than it was on May 10, 1990?

Living - May 7, 2013

Sun and warm temperatures ahead

Gorgeous weather continues Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect lots of sun, light winds, temps above normal (normal is mid 60s) and rain likely Thursday along with the start of a cooling trend.

Living - May 6, 2013

We're in for some real spring weather

It will be picture-perfect spring weather for the first few days this week, with a threat for rain coming late on Wednesday night and Thursday, then again on Saturday.

Living - May 3, 2013

Chilly Friday will give way to spring weekend

Indications which once pointed to a rainy weekend in Milwaukee have lately been trending the other way. Rain on Friday will gradually end Friday night. Saturday's threat for rain is rather low Sunday looks to be rain-free.

Living - April 29, 2013

Will it be 80 degrees tomorrow?

Following highs near 70 Monday, we'll threaten 80 Tuesday, says Craig Koplien.

Milwaukee Buzz - April 24, 2013

Summer weather isn't too far off

Expect a warming trend through this week, with the first 70s of spring to appear next Monday and Tuesday.

Milwaukee Buzz - April 23, 2013

Cool temps and rain ahead

Temperatures are going nowhere on Tuesday ... in fact, they're falling as the day goes on.

Milwaukee Buzz - April 22, 2013

Are we ever going to get spring temperatures?

The week will start and end with mild temperatures but cool off considerably in between, with the threat of rain. Read on for details.