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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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.
A big change for NJ’s busiest airport just before the holidays
The Port Authority has announced a major relocation at Newark Liberty International Airport, taking effect Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
NJ weather: Three more days of chilly but sunny weather
With high pressure in control, New Jersey's weather stays quiet but unseasonably cold for the first half of the new week.
NJ weather: How warm will it get, and how long will it last?
This stretch of unseasonable warmth feels more like early September than late October.
NJ weekend weather: Wet, then windy, then colder
Even though this will be New Jersey's 7th weekend in a row with measurable rainfall, it will not be a total washout.