Sandra is an El Paso native whose television forecasting experience is unmatched. Prior to coming home to lead the KFOX Severe Weather Team, Sandra spent three years as a Meteorologist with The Weather Channel. As the West-Coast prime-time Meteorologist, Sandras forecasts were seen nightly by millions of viewers. While at The Weather Channel, she also had the opportunity to enhance her skills by working with some of Americas top Severe Weather experts.

Now with our regions most advanced weather technology, Sandras experience, dedication and passion for accurate forecasting are keeping those of us in her hometown safe and informed.

Sandra is a full-member of the American Meteorological Society and a member of the National Weather Association. In 2002 she was named Distinguished Alumni by her alma mater, Southwest Texas State University.

I am a Hanks High School graduate and I have enjoyed returning home to the El Paso - Las Cruces area. I am very excited to be able to bring my weather experience to my home town. Working at the national level gave me invaluable forecasting skills that I like sharing with our viewers in West Texas and Southern New Mexico.

I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied & Physical Science from Texas State University. Next, I landed an internship in the weather department at KTBC FOX7 in Austin. My first on-air position was at KCEN-TV in Waco/Temple as the morning weekday Meteorologist. Then, I helped to launch News 8 Austin, where I again held the morning Meteorologist position. In January of 2001, I started working for The Weather Channel. My time at The Weather Channel gave me the opportunity to interact with some of the foremost severe weather experts, as well as some of the top Meteorologists in the country. The knowledge and experience I gained at the national level was invaluable.

The change from the Southeast to the Southwest was a welcome one. I enjoy hiking, skiing, golfing and landscape photography. I’m excited to be back and I enjoy interacting with the community as a volunteer with The Miracle League and as a platelet donor with The United Blood Services.

I love being a Meteorologist because it gives me the opportunity to warn people of incoming inclement weather and it gives me the chance to teach about weather and its impact.

Awards
Texas Lone Star Emmy Awards
2008
Emmy Award - On-Camera Talent Weathercaster - Sandra Diaz
Texas Associated Press
2007
1st Place - Breaking News - August 1st Floods
1st Place - Continuing Coverage - 2006 Floods
Hon. Mention - Breaking News - August 3rd Floods

New Mexico Associated Press
2007
1st Place - Breaking News - August 1st Floods
1st Place - Continuing Coverage - 2006 Floods

Southwest Texas State University
2002
Distinguished Alumni Award