Dylan Dreyer has worn many titles throughout her years on Today—meteorologist, co-host, author, and devoted mother—but her most recent on-air moment revealed just how meaningful one of those roles has become. During a special segment alongside Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, and Al Roker, Dreyer announced the newest addition to her bestselling children’s book series, and the emotional impact of the moment followed her long after the cameras stopped rolling.
The announcement came with excitement from her colleagues, who knew how much work had gone into her latest project. “This is a very special morning,” Al Roker teased as applause broke out. “Not only because of Caitlin Clark’s possible big thing, but we’ve got a big announcement from Dylan.” With that, he proudly introduced her newest book: Misty the Cloud: The Thing About Spring, part of Dreyer’s popular Misty the Cloud series.
Speaking with the energy of both a meteorologist and a mother, Dreyer explained why this particular installment was close to her heart. She emphasized her love for the Step Into Reading series, noting that her oldest son, Calvin, is already reading them, and one of her younger boys is not far behind. This new book, she said, was crafted with early readers in mind: simple sentences, clear vocabulary, and concepts that mirror both weather science and the emotional experiences of children.
“This is all about why spring happens,” she said enthusiastically. “Why is it a season in the first place? What do the clouds need to do? How much rain do we need? What does the sun need to do?” Her description sparked a playful exchange when Sheinelle Jones joked that she, too, could use a refresher on those answers.
Following the segment, Dreyer shared the moment with fans on Instagram. Posting a clip from the show, she revealed the official release date—February 20—and expressed deep gratitude to readers who have supported the Misty the Cloud series from the beginning. “Learn about patience, teamwork, and how nice it is to pour your heart into something you care about!” she wrote. “Thanks for supporting Misty the Cloud!! I couldn’t have gotten this far without you!”
But what happened next stunned even her.
Dreyer returned to Instagram with another update: all four books in the Misty the Cloud series were simultaneously ranked among Amazon’s top four bestselling weather-related children’s books. Her newest title had climbed to No. 18 overall on Amazon’s list of top-selling books—an enormous accomplishment for any author, let alone someone juggling live television, weather duties, book deadlines, and parenting three active boys.
“I’m without words!” she wrote. “I’ve poured my heart and soul into these books…and to have you read and enjoy them is a dream come true!!”
Her gratitude extended to collaborators Alana Katz and the illustrator, Scrimmle, whose creative partnership helped bring the Misty universe to life. Each book blends whimsical storytelling with real meteorological concepts, allowing Dreyer to draw from her professional background while teaching young readers about weather patterns, emotions, and teamwork.
The series began in 2021 with Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day, followed by Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine, and Misty the Cloud: The Lucky Day. With the fourth installment arriving in 2024, Dreyer has established a steady rhythm of releasing a new book each year—each warmly received by parents and educators looking for gentle, imaginative resources.
Outside of her writing success, Dreyer continues to embrace one of her favorite hobbies: golf. Recently, she participated in the WM Phoenix Open pro-am event, a tournament that became unexpectedly memorable for reasons beyond celebrity appearances. The weather turned wild, bringing cold temperatures, heavy rain, and even hail. Dreyer documented the spectacle on Instagram, sharing videos that showed her and PGA golfer Brendon Todd navigating the icy mishaps with humor.
“Holy hail!! What a day at @wmphoenixopen pro-am,” she wrote. “Good to know @brendontoddpga prefers NOT to golf in hail and 50s either! PGA stars, they’re just like us!!”
She later posted a series of photos showing the rain-soaked course and vibrant rainbows that appeared between storms, captioning the moment: “Rain & rainbows…not sure @wmphoenixopen could be more fun!!”
According to local reports, the Annexus Pro-Am event was heavily delayed and ultimately canceled due to weather conditions. But before the cancellation, the event drew a star-studded group of participants, including actor Glen Powell, Olympic champion Michael Phelps, baseball legend Alex Rodriguez, Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, and of course, Dreyer herself. The outing marked her second celebrity golf appearance in recent months, following her participation in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions earlier in the year.
Golf remains one of Dreyer’s favorite escapes—a way to decompress from early morning call times and the nonstop motion of raising three children. Whether swinging clubs under clear skies or laughing through hailstorms, she embraces the sport with the same joy and energy she brings to Today.
For Dreyer, her career, motherhood, hobbies, and now her blossoming role as a children’s author blend into a life filled with movement, passion, and unexpected victories. Her reaction to her book’s success—“I’m without words”—is perhaps the most fitting. It reflects not just the milestone itself, but the journey behind it: late nights writing after her kids went to bed, mornings spent in the studio, and the everyday balancing act her viewers know all too well.
And as Misty the Cloud continues to climb the charts, one thing is clear: this chapter of her story is just beginning.
