Ryan Hanrahan joined the NBC 30 Weather Team in December 2005 and currently serves as the weekend morning meteorologist.

Growing up along the shoreline in Guilford, Conn., his interest in the weather was sparked by Hurricanes Gloria and Bob, along with the blizzards of '93 and '96.

Ryan returns to Connecticut after working as a meteorologist for WNYT, the NBC affiliate in Albany, N.Y.

He received his bachelor of science degree in meteorology from Pennsylvania State University, and is currently pursuing a master of science degree in atmospheric science from the University at Albany, in Albany, N.Y.

Ryan is an avid skier and also enjoys music, spending time along the Long Island Sound, and the Red Sox and Patriots.