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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8 things to know about NJ’s snowy, rainy weekend nor’easter
The first weekend of 2024 features messy weather across New Jersey, ranging from up to 10 inches of snow to the north, to an inch of rain to the south.
The 7 winter weather hazards everyone in NJ needs to take seriously
Bundle up and shovels ready — the winter season can bring a variety of impactful and dangerous weather conditions to New Jersey.
Christmas weekend forecast for NJ: Cold to mild, maybe a sprinkle
The weather will not get in the way of your traveling, shopping, and/or merriment throughout New Jersey this weekend.
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.
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?
Dan Zarrow’s NJ winter weather glossary: 35 terms you need to know
From sleet to freezing rain, from 'bread and milk' to 'conversational snow', New Jersey meteorologists have a very specific vocabulary for winter storms.
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.
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.