Sam Kantrow Biography, Age, Wife, WTNH 8 News, and Net Worth
Sam Kantrow Biography
Sam Kantrow is an American journalist working as a meteorologist for WTNH 8 News. Brought up in Hamden, Sam is an alum of Western Connecticut State University and has a B.S. in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting.
Prior to coming to News 8, Sam interned at WVIT in Connecticut. In his extra time, Sam appreciates voyaging, DIY activities, carpentry, and loves vehicles (and climate obviously).
Sam Kantrow WTNH 8 News
Kantrow joined Storm Team 8 in February 2011, first as a climate maker and web meteorologist for WTNH, and is presently essential for Storm Team 8’s live group.
A neighborhood kid totally, Sam’s weather conditions interest started at an exceptionally youthful age, when the cyclone that went through Hamden on July 10, 1989, barely missed his home!
Since that time then, at that point, he has cherished the climate and anything about the climate. Sam grew up watching the meteorologists on News 8 and consistently considered what it might be want to be from their perspective.
8 Things you didn’t know about Sam Kantrow:
Favorite memory/story from working at News 8?
I think back to all of the storms over the years I’ve been working at the station, and it’s truly amazing. We had a record early snowstorm that caused one of the worst power outages in Connecticut history. We had Sandy and Irene…multiple tornado touchdowns, oh and how about 40 inches of snow? I HATE snow…many of you probably already know that. Even though I’ve been here my whole life, I like winter for about a month, and then back to the heat and humidity of summer! The night of February 8th, 2013 is probably one of the most memorable ones. I remember sitting at the restaurant in The Study hotel in New Haven…sitting next to coworkers…looking out the window and watching a bike tied to a pole literally disappear with snow falling at 6 inches per hour. I think that memory is one I’ll never forget.
What inspired you to work in news/weather?
My love for meteorology started at the age of six. It’s funny, many meteorologists have a story that starter their love for weather. I actually originally wanted to be an astronaut but “settled” on the weather when I realized it might be tough to get into outer space. When I was a little kid, a huge tornado touched down in Hamden. It originally dropped across from our house. My parents told me the story of how everything happened. Dad and brother were driving back from getting a haircut, and my mom and I were in the living room playing. She said it sounded like an 18 wheeler truck. Trucks like that never go by our street. I don’t remember if I recall that memory, or if they always told me the story but it put a bug in my ear that created a passion for meteorology that will last a lifetime. To be able to do what I love, in the place I love, near the people I love, is truly a dream come true!
What is your favorite restaurant in New Haven?
Okay here’s the funny thing. I was born in Hamden, aka the town next to New Haven, but we didn’t really go into New Haven much. I haven’t really gone to many places to eat there but I have been to some of the hot spots. I do keep Kosher, so all the good meat dishes are a no-go for me! Good thing I can eat pizza, so clearly…wait for it…it’s gotta be Pepe’s Pizza. Also, love this place called Sababa (it’s on Whitney Ave), they have some of the best falafel I’ve had in the US!
Who is your favorite musician/ band and/or best concert you have ever been to?
I was pretty lucky to have my first concert ever by Billy Joel, so I’m not sure that many people can start with such a huge headliner. I am a big country music fan, and I’ve seen Zac Brown Band a handful of times now. They’re great entertainers and amazing singers.
What’s the best dish you can make?
Cooking is something that I’ve always loved. I was a food network baby (who helped give me a chubby phase from 12-18 years old). I think my favorite dish to make is something I invented (if I didn’t invent it, just lie and tell me I did). I cook fettuccine noodles in boiling water salted with soy sauce, then I put oil in a pan (just a little bit), add a big spoonful of peanut butter, add soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger. Toss in some chicken, cook it up until there is some color and a lot of extra sauce. Toss in the pasta, and eat! It sounds gross but it tastes like some of the best Thai noodles you’ll ever eat (and it’s pretty cheap too).
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
I’ve been to some of the best places before…Paris, Rome, England, and Israel. I would LOVE to go to Australia, but that’s not a one-week trip. I’d like to take a month and head over there. Does anyone want to email my bosses to see if I can get that time off? haha
What’s something you don’t know about me?
I sang in a choir for many years as a kid. Music endlessly runs through my head and I hum to myself all the time. I don’t even realize I’m doing it most of the time. I love singing, and I have a very good voice but since my voice dropped (thanks to puberty), I have sung for almost nobody in my adult life. I hope to face that fear and start singing lessons soon.
What are your hobbies / hidden talents?
Why do these questions look like I’m setting up an online dating profile? haha. I worked construction in high school and did maintenance work for 8 years when I was younger. I started cleaning, then plunging toilets, then doing a little bit of carpentry work…now I can do framing, sheetrock, roofing, electrical, etc. I guess I can build a house at this point, which is pretty cool! It saves money on having to call a plumber I guess!
I also have a motorcycle and love riding across the state. I take it out every chance I can get. Love golf too…terrible at it (I’m not just saying that…my average 18 hole game is over 100).
WTNH 8 News Team
- Griffin Pierson
- Natasha Lubczenko
- Bob Rumbold
- John Pierson
- Erik Dobratz
- Ryan Munn
- Gil Simmons
- Joe Furey
- Ashley Baylor
- Alyssa Taglia
- Stephanie Simoni
- Ann Nyberg
- Darren Kramer
- Keith Kountz
- Laura Hutchinson
- Dennis House
- Amber Diaz
- Rich Coppola
- Sarah Cody
- Lisa Carberg
Sam Kantrow Age
He was born on July 15, 1987, in Hamden.
Sam Kantrow Wife
He has been married to Melissa since August 5th, 2018. The two were set up on a blind date by a friend.
Sam Kantrow Height
He is 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Sam Kantrow Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
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