As chief meteorologist, Dan Zarrow says his mission is to provide the most honest, accurate weather forecasts possible. Zarrow grew up in Jackson, where his weather obsession earned him the nickname "Weatherman Dan." He earned his atmospheric science degree from Cornell University. His career as a TV meteorologist included stops in Oklahoma, in Central New York and at News 12 New Jersey. He's also done research and programming work for the Northeast Regional Climate Center and NJ State Climate Office. He is proud to hold the American Meteorological Society's prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. Zarrow lives in Union County with his wife, Amy, and young sons, Jackson, Griffin, Nathan, and Tyler. Follow me on Facebook ("Meteorologist Dan Zarrow") and Twitter (@DanZarrow) for even more weather insight and information!
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Another nasty Sunday-Monday storm for NJ: 2-4″ rain, 50+ mph gusts
It's almost a 'deja vu' forecast to close out this weekend, as a powerful coastal storm aims to soak New Jersey once again.
This was NJ’s snowiest spot in 2023, but that’s not saying much
More than half of New Jersey saw little to no snowfall this year, after last winter was a complete dud.
Drought or deluge: The wettest and driest spots in NJ in 2023
This year featured stretches of both wet and dry weather in New Jersey - but how "extreme" was this year overall?
Rain, wind, cold, snow: Timeline for NJ’s big Sunday storm
A strong cold front will produce some stormy, nasty weather in New Jersey, starting midday Sunday, peaking Sunday evening, ending Monday morning.
NJ’s hottest and coldest spots of 2023 might surprise you
This year featured stretches of both hot and cold weather in New Jersey - but were there any true "extremes" on either side?
NJ weather: Three days of unseasonably chilly temperatures
Thermometers across New Jersey will ride a little roller coaster this week, with a trio of days in the 40s followed by three days back in the 50s.
NJ weather: Watching two storm systems, as temperatures warm up
As thermometers push into the 50s, New Jersey's forecast for both Friday and Sunday contains rain, but nothing heavy, severe, or wintry.
Thrilling new ‘indoor skydiving’ facility opening soon in NJ
Ready to fly? A central New Jersey town is rapidly becoming an epicenter of exciting family fun.
NJ Thanksgiving holiday weekend weather: Breezy, turning colder
As rain exits and wind calms, there are no significant weather-related travel concerns for New Jersey this weekend, with mainly dry weather in the forecast.
Unraveling the mystery of Newark Airport’s new ‘Lot 151′
When booking a trip out of Newark Liberty International Airport recently, a new mysterious, intriguing option for prepaid, on-airport parking popped up.
NJ weather: Two storms to watch between now and Thanksgiving
Approaching one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, some heavy rain and big temperature swings are in the forecast for New Jersey.
5 fall weather hazards NJ residents and businesses can’t ignore
Autumn can be a volatile weather season for New Jersey, as the heat and humidity of summer transitions to the snow and cold of winter.