Glenn Johnson was hired by 13WHAM...twice: the first time in January 1985 as a college intern, compiling data in the weather office, while studying meteorology at SUNY Brockport; the second time, after graduation, in May 1985, as a full time meteorologist.
Glenn started as 13 WHAM's weekend meteorologist. After four years of working weekends, he was "promoted" to
13WHAM News This Morning and
13WHAM News Midday, starting his day at 4:00 AM.
"Getting to work by 4:00 in the morning can be a test for anyone's love of the profession," says Glenn. "But it's the enjoyment of forecasting (or trying to forecast) our unique weather which makes the job fun. There are not too many people who can say their work can change from day to day such as the weather changes."
Now Glenn won't have to worry about rising at 4AM; he was promoted once again, upon the retirement of Bill Peterson, to chief meteorologist. He can now be seen on
13WHAM News at 5,
13WHAM News at 6, and
13WHAM News at 11.
Glenn is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society, and he was awarded their Seal of Approval for television weathercasting. In 2005 Glenn was awarded the SUNY Brockport award for Community Service.
Glenn is a former board member for the Rochester Foundation for Persons with Brain Injury and is currently President of the board for Partners in Community Development. And more recently, Glenn is teaching an introductory weather course at Monroe Community College.
Glenn and his wife Eileen live in Fairport with their two sons. Glenn enjoys all sports, reading and working on his home. His long term project is restoring an old MGB sports car.
