As chief meteorologist, my mission is to provide the most honest, accurate weather forecasts possible. I grew up in Jackson, where my weather obsession earned me the nickname "Weatherman Dan." I earned my atmospheric science degree from Cornell University. My career as a TV meteorologist included stops in Oklahoma, in Central New York and at News 12 New Jersey. I've also done research and programming work for the Northeast Regional Climate Center and NJ State Climate Office. I am proud to hold the American Meteorological Society's prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. I live in Union County with my wife, Amy, and young sons, Jackson and Griffin. Things I love: family, wine, storm chasing, Broadway musicals and Disney World.
Dan Zarrow
NJ weather: Rain showers Friday, then chilly and dry this weekend
Friday afternoon's rain won't amount to much, but the subsequent cold front will open the door to another December cooldown for New Jersey.
NJ snow timeline and totals – conditions worsen Monday afternoon
For most of New Jersey, Monday will bring the first accumulating snow of the season, with some heavy snow possible to the north and west.
Icy mix to heavy rain to snow: Messy weather for NJ Sunday-Monday
The forecast for Sunday-Monday still shows a powerful storm system making for poor travel conditions across New Jersey as the holiday weekend comes to a close.
Thanksgiving weekend weather for NJ: Rain showers, fierce wind, possible wintry mix
Three potential weather issues could impact your travel plans to and from New Jersey over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Possible ‘Flash Freeze’ and Record Low Temps for NJ Overnight
The flakes are almost done flying, so now our forecast can focus on the unseasonable and uncomfortable cold temperatures over the next 36 to 48 hours.
Quiet and Mild Monday – Turning Rainy, Snowy, and Very Cold Tuesday
It's only mid-November, but we're still tracking the chance of minor accumulating snow and a major cooldown for the entire state of New Jersey.
Please chill out about Thursday night’s snow – just a few flakes for NW NJ
The big chill set to arrive on Friday is still New Jersey's most impactful weather story of the week.
A November-ish weather week for NJ, from cool to wet to cold
Look for frosty mornings, cool afternoons, a few raindrops, a big cooldown, and possible snowflakes for the Garden State this week.
NJ Weather: Calming Down and Cooling Down to Kick Off November
The worst of the wind and wet weather is behind us now, as New Jersey looks ahead to a quiet, dry weekend with temperatures on the cool side of normal.
More Soggy Weather – Could Be NJ’s Wettest Halloween in 60+ Years
There will be a narrow window for dry trick-or-treating on Thursday, but our weather won't exactly be pleasant.