Sam Kantrow WTNH, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Baby Name, Salary, and Net Worth

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Sam Kantrow Bio | Wiki

Sam Kantrow is an American multimedia journalist and commercial drone photographer. He currently serves as the weather forecaster at WTNH/News 8. Sam joined Storm Team 8 in February 2011 Before joining News 8, Sam interned at WVIT based in Connecticut.

Sam worked his way up until he got a sport on air. He fell in love with knowing everything about the weather while growing up. He learned as much as he could about weather s well as storms. Sam would always watch the weather team at News 8 while still young and wished that he could be “in their shoes.”

Sam Kantrow Age

He was born on July 15, 1987, in Hamden, Connecticut, United States of America. Sam is 35 years old.

Sam Kantrow  Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Sam stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx 1.78m)

Sam Kantrow  Family

He was born to his father and mother on July 15, 1987, in Hamden, Connecticut, United States. However, Sam has not shared any details about his parents and siblings. We, therefore, don’t have their details such as names, age, and occupations.

Sam Kantrow Wife | Wedding

He is a married man. The New 8 Meteorologist married his wife called Melissa Kantrow in the most adorable way.  Melissa and Sam met each other on a blind date that his friend set him up with. The couple went on their first date on November 16, 2015. Although he had 6 online dating subscriptions, he met his lover through a friend. He proposed to her on the beach in the presence of their son. The son held the ring and together with Sam got down on one knee. Later, the couple wedded on August 5, 2018. During the wedding, she was pregnant with their first child together.

Sam Kantrow Baby Name | Baby

Sam and Melissa got hold of their first child together on April 22, 2019. He was a healthy little baby boy 6 ounces and 21.5 inches long. The name of the baby was not announced until his Bris (circumcision).

Sam Kantrow  Education

He went to further his education at Western Connecticut State University. Upon graduating, Sam was awarded a B.S. in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting.

Sam Kantrow WTNH

He became part of the Storm Team 8 in February 2011. His first role was to serve as a weather producer as well as a web meteorologist for WTNH. Currently, Sam is part of Storm Team 8’s on-air crew. Prior to coming to News 8, Sam interned at WVIT based in Connecticut. His weather interest started at a very young age, when the tornado went through Hamden on July 10, 1989, it nearly destroyed his family’s house. Since then, Sam has fallen in love with the weather and anything that concerns the weather.

While growing up, he watched the meteorologists on News 8 and always wondered what it would be like to be a meteorologist. Working at the station now is a dream come true for Sam. In his free time, Sam likes traveling, doing DIY projects, and carpentry. He also loves cars and the weather. He as well spends some time with his adorable family, going on vacations and visiting new places.

Sam’s colleagues at ABC include;

Chelsea Chandler-Meteorologist

Cleo Greene-anchor 

Jason Wheeler-anchor

Kara Sewell-anchor

Ariel Plasencia– anchor

Eva Zymaris– anchor

Gil Simmons-meteorologist.

Sabina Kuriakose-anchor

Ashley Baylor-meteorologist

Teresa Dufour– reporter

Sam Kantrow Adoption

In 2017, Sam revealed that he had completed the adoption process of his son Cameron. On September 29, 2017, he posted on Facebook a phoo of him as he was proposing to his wife with the help of Cameron. Sam wrote Adoption Papers: ✓
ENGAGED: ✓ Today we became a family.

Sam Kantrow Salary

His main source of income is his job as the weather forecaster at WTNH/News 8. Sam earns an average salary of $69,682 per year.

Sam Kantrow Net Worth

He has accumulated a decent fortune from his journalism career. Sam has an estimated net worth of $951,445.

What Happened To Sam Kantrow

The New 8 Meteorologist married his wife Melissa Kantrow in the most adorable way. Sam met Melissa on a blind date that his friend set him up with. The couple went on their first date on November 16, 2015. Although he had 6 online dating subscriptions, he met his lover through a friend. He proposed to her on the beach in the presence of their son.

Is Sam Kantrow Married

Yes. Sam is married to Melissa.  He met her on a blind date that his friend set him up with. The couple went on their first date on November 16, 2015. He proposed to her on the beach in the presence of their son. The son held the ring and together with Sam got down on one knee. Later, the couple wedded on August 5, 2018.

Does Sam Kantrow Have A Son

Yes. Sam revealed that he had completed the adoption process of their son named Cameron in 2017. He also has another baby boy with his wife Melisa born  on April 22, 2019

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