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 weather: Unsettled and mild this week, with one really wet day
A coastal storm system will soak New Jersey through midweek, with 1 to 2 inches of total rainfall possible.
Check out this amazing, creative Christmas gift tradition
Upgrade your family's present wrapping and giving game this holiday season with this easy, Instagram-worthy idea.
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 driving maneuver is legal in 42 states, but not New Jersey
Making a right turn at a red traffic signal is legal in NJ. But have you ever heard of a Left on Red?
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?
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.
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.