Anthony Farnell
Chief Meteorologist
Growing up on the West Island of Montreal, Anthony Farnell developed a love for weather early on. At elementary school he remembers spending most of his time looking out the window at developing cumulus clouds. In 1998, his love for weather grew further as he lived through the “Ice Storm of the Century” in Montreal. Anthony brings his weather knowledge and experience to Global News where he recently celebrated his 15th year.
Highlights of Farnell’s career include covering the record-breaking winter of 2014 and the 2013 Christmas ice storm in Ontario that left thousands of GTA residents without power for weeks. As Global National’s top weather expert, he reported live from Barrie, Ontario, just hours after the powerful EF2 tornado touched down. He has also covered many hurricane’s including the devastating effects of hurricane Sandy in 2012, Irma in 2017 and Dorian in 2019.
After graduating with a BSc. in Meteorology from Vermont’s Lyndon State College in 2003, Farnell began his on-air career at KPAX in Missoula, Montana as a morning meteorologist. He returned to Montreal in 2005 where he worked briefly at Bellator Energy, trading weather derivatives. That same year, Anthony joined Global Montreal’s evening newscast but quickly moved to Global Toronto to become their Chief Meteorologist in 2006. Since then, Anthony has expanded his reach and now brings his weather forecasting skills and personality to all four Global News markets in Eastern Canada, from Halifax to the GTA. He can also be heard giving his seasonal forecasts across the Corus Radio Network.
Anthony Farnell has been a long time supporter of the Michael Garron Hospital, formerly TEGH. He helps out several local charities, including Muscular Dystrophy Canada, H2O4All, HOPE and the Safehaven Project for Community Living. Anthony has also been an ambassador for Engage and Change for more than a decade. Their Project Water and Project Winter Survival campaigns help bring needed supplies to vulnerable homeless on the streets of Toronto. He also makes time to visit schools and local libraries where he and his sidekick, Storm the Weather Dog, teach kids all about meteorology. Besides being a great friend of Farnell’s, Storm is famous in his own right; he’s been featured on numerous national newscasts like CNN & Good Morning America and even made the late-night rounds on Jimmy Kimmel and Conan.
Off-air, Farnell loves to hike, bike and ski and often visits his parent’s cottage in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. His other hobbies include beach volleyball, swimming and paddle boarding, but his number one hobby will always be the weather.
Video Archives
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Toronto cherry blossoms hit ‘peak’ season
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Above normal rainfall with big swings in temperature likely for Ontario this spring
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Heavy amounts of snowfall, freezing rain expected to sock parts of Ontario and Quebec
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Anthony Farnell reminds us of Ontario’s most significant winter storms of the last 25 years
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Winter storm hitting GTA will take some time to dig out with gusting winds: Farnell
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Heavy snow, blizzard conditions set to hit Atlantic Canada
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Forecasts show more stormy weather for Canada’s East and West Coasts
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2021-2022 Canada winter weather forecast
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Severe storms move through parts of southern Ontario
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Looking at strength, speed of the tornado that hit Barrie
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Anthony Farnell’s 2020-2021 winter forecast
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Anthony Farnell’s 2020-2021 winter forecast for southern Ontario
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Tracking Hurricane Teddy’s impact Atlantic Canada
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2020 fall forecast: Ontario, Quebec can expect another mild September, October
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Has Ontario become a hot spot for tornadoes?
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Southern Ontario hit with wild weather as possible tornado touches down near Belmont
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Coronavirus: Global News’ Anthony Farnell tested positive for COVID-19 and recounts his experience
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Parts of Ontario sees icy conditions after storm blows through, but thaw coming soon
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GTA seeing water levels rise, debris filling rivers as storm moves through area
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How freezing rain forms in the atmosphere
Author Archives
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Ontario spring forecast: Above normal rainfall with big swings in temperature likelySpring weather across southern Ontario is not for the faint of heart. It often feels like you take two steps forward only to go backwards one, and this year will be no different.WeatherMar 21
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2021-2022 winter weather forecast: Here’s what Canadians can expectThe seasons are changing and meteorologist Anthony Farnell is predicting an early and possibly severe start to winter winter, especially across central and eastern Canada.WeatherOct 26, 2021
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Winter is coming, Ontario — and La Niña is going to make it one to rememberWe are in the second year of a back-to-back La Niña, also known as a ‘double dip.' Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell explains what that means.WeatherOct 26, 2021
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Winter weather returns as snow set to fall in southern Ontario WednesdayA cold front moved through late Monday, ushering in much chillier air.WeatherApr 20, 2021
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2020-2021 winter forecast: Here’s what weather Canadians can expect coast to coast to coastHere’s a detailed look at what weather you can expect this winter in Canada.WeatherNov 19, 2020
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2020 fall forecast: What weather Canadians can expect from coast to coastHere’s a detailed look at what weather to expect this fall in CanadaWeatherSep 14, 2020
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Risk of severe storms, damaging winds in southern Ontario on WednesdayHeat and humidity, combined with an unstable air mass and a cold front, mean there will be a strong risk of severe storms in southern Ontario.WeatherJun 9, 2020
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Southern Ontario in for record-setting cold in time for Mother’s Day weekendThe coldest air on the planet will be over southern Ontario and Quebec for a few days centered around Mother's Day weekend.WeatherMay 4, 2020
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COMMENTARY: How a February ski trip to the Austrian Alps led to a COVID-19 diagnosisIt all started after arriving home in Toronto on March 1, Global's Anthony Farnell writes.Mar 23, 2020
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2020 spring weather forecast: Warmer-than-normal patterns for much of CanadaThe leftover April chill will be replaced by a warmer-than-normal pattern for most of the country later in May and early June.WeatherMar 19, 2020
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Canada’s winter forecast: Cold and snowy for large chunk of the countryIt will indeed be a cold and snowy winter for a large chunk of the country.BlogsNov 21, 2019
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Fall weather forecast: What Canadians can expect from coast to coastHere's a look at how autumn is shaping up in your region.CanadaSep 23, 2019
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Summer weather forecast: What in store for Canadians in 2019Ready for summer? Here's what weather Canadians can expect for 2019.CanadaJun 1, 2019
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Jurassic Park weather report for Toronto Raptors NBA FinalsViewing Conditions for Game 1 will be just about perfect with mild temperatures, light winds and more importantly -- zero chance of rain.WeatherMay 30, 2019
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Spring weather forecast 2019: What Canadians can expect from coast to coast to coastWarm and sunny or wet and chilly? Here's a cross-Canada look at what weather to expect this spring.WeatherMar 20, 2019
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Snowstorms, ice pellets and a deep freeze: Canada’s relentless winter continuesWhile it is not unusual for winter storms to impact large parts of Canada, it is rare for such severe weather to hammer opposite coasts at the same time.WeatherFeb 11, 2019
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Winter weather forecast: What Canadians can expect from coast to coastHere's a look at what sort of winter weather Canadians can expect from coast to coast.WeatherNov 16, 2018
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Global News Meteorologist Anthony Farnell gives his winter forecast 2018/19With a strong El Nino, warmth and rain would should be guaranteed but that will not be the case this year.CanadaNov 15, 2018
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Fall weather forecast: What Canadians can expect from coast to coastWarm and sunny or wet and chilly? Here's what weather Canadians can expect fall to bring.WeatherSep 22, 2018
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Summer forecast: What will the rest of the season be like across Canada?It's August already! Here's a look at the weather you can expect for the rest of the summer in your neck of the woods.WeatherAug 5, 2018
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Summer weather forecast: A warm Canadian summer, with a few exceptionsAfter a long drawn out spring, it’s great to finally see summer-like temperatures across most of the country — but will this weather stick around?CanadaMay 28, 2018
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Spring weather forecast 2018: What Canadians can expect from coast-to-coastSpring weather can range from sunshine, BBQs and short sleeves to cold arctic winds, thumping snow storms and frustration. Here's what Canadians can expect, from coast-to-coast.WeatherMar 19, 2018
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White Christmas expected in most of CanadaThe extreme cold and appearance of the polar vortex is the real story through the holidays.WeatherDec 20, 2017
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Canadian winter weather facts that you probably didn’t knowDid you know the coldest city in Canada is Winnipeg? Or that the coldest temperature ever recorded was in the Yukon? Here are some other Canadian winter facts you probably didn't know.WeatherNov 24, 2017
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Winter weather forecast: What Canadians can expect from coast to coastParts of Canada could be in for a snowy and cold winter, according to chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell.WeatherOct 27, 2017