Anthony Farnell is a Canadian meteorologist who works as the Chief Meteorologist at Global News.
He was born on August 28, 1980 (45 years old) in Montreal, Canada.
He is based in Toronto and appears across Global News broadcasts, including coverage for Eastern Canada.
Anthony also points to the 1998 Ice Storm in Montreal as a key event that pushed him further toward meteorology.
Quick Facts of Anthony Farnell
| Full Name | Anthony Farnell |
| Profession | Chief Meteorologist |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Date of Birth | August 28, 1980 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Montreal, Canada |
| Current Address | Canada |
| Gender | Male |
Anthony Farnell Early Life and Education
Anthony Farnell grew up on the West Island of Montreal. He became interested in weather at a young age. He remembers watching clouds during elementary school.
Education
Anthony Farnell graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in Vermont in 2003.
| Alma Mater | Lyndon State College, Vermont |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Meteorology |
Anthony Farnell Personal Life
Anthony Farnell is married to Samantha Guedes. Their wedding date is September 1, 2013, in Montgomery, Vermont.
Family
Details about his parents are yet to be updated, but he has one sister and one brother.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Samantha Guedes |
| Parents | Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Anthony Farnell Career
Anthony Farnell began his on-air weather career after finishing his meteorology degree in 2003. He started at KPAX in Missoula, Montana, where he worked as a morning meteorologist.
In 2005, he returned to Montreal, and then he worked briefly at Bellator Energy, trading weather derivatives, and later joined Global Montreal’s evening newscast. In 2006, he moved to Global Toronto and became Chief Meteorologist.
Along with his main weather role in Toronto, Global News has said Farnell delivers forecasts across four Global News markets in Eastern Canada and also gives seasonal forecasts on the Corus Radio Network.
Farnell has also been part of Global Toronto’s evening lineup, where he appears on Global News at 5 and Global News at 6. In that same lineup, Antony Robart leads Global News at 5 and joins Tracy Tong on Global News at 6.
Along with the evening shows, he is also seen in the wider Global News Toronto team with anchors and presenters such as Tracy Tong, Antony Robart, Candace Daniel, and Susan Hay, plus fellow meteorologist Ross Hull.
Anthony has also taken part in public events linked to the network. For example, he and Global News anchor Susan Hay made a guest appearance in the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker.
Along with his guest segments, he has appeared on The Morning Show, which was hosted by Jeff McArthur and Carolyn MacKenzie.
Anthony Farnell Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Anthony Farnell ranges between $1 million–$5 million, and his salary is around $108,000 per year.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $1 million–$5 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | $108,000 per year |
Anthony Farnell Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Anthony Farnell:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet & inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Dark blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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FAQs
Who is Anthony Farnell?
Anthony Farnell is a Canadian meteorologist and the Chief Meteorologist at Global News.
What is Anthony Farnell’s age?
Anthony Farnell is 45 years old. He was born on August 28, 1980 in Montreal, Canada.
What did Anthony Farnell study?
Anthony Farnell earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in Vermont in 2003.
Where did Anthony Farnell start his TV career?
Anthony Farnell began on-air in the United States at KPAX in Missoula, Montana.
When did Anthony Farnell join Global Toronto?
Anthony Farnell moved to Global Toronto in 2006 and became Chief Meteorologist.
Is Anthony Farnell married?
Yes, Anthony Farnell is married to Samantha Guedes.
