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 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.
Heavy rain and wind could affect pre-Thanksgiving travel in NJ
New Jersey's weather turns wet and windy, with the nastiest conditions coming overnight.
NJ Weather: 2 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.
NJ Weather: Warming Up a Bit, Rain Chance to Kickoff Weekend
High temperatures will improve from the 50s to the 60s through the second half of the week with a pair of storm systems in view at the start of the weekend.
Tuesday NJ Weather: Breezy and Blustery, Sunny and Dry
New Jersey will be stuck on the chilly side for two more days before a welcome warm-up and our next chance of rain.
Here’s the Date to Expect NJ’s First Snow of the 2023-2024 Season
When is New Jersey's snow season "supposed to" kickoff this year? As we await the first flakes of winter, let's review some snow season statistics.
NJ Weather: 3 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: Another Cooldown is Coming, This Time it’ll Stick
Following one final mild day on Thursday, this flip-flopping week of weather ends with chilly air and a few raindrops in New Jersey on Friday.
NJ Weather: Seesaw Temperatures Continue, Rain Chances Stay Low
The good news about Wednesday: Skies will be mostly sunny and we stay completely dry. It may be breezy at times through the morning, but that should not be an "all day" thing.
Tuesday NJ Weather: Back to the Warm Side For 1 Whole Day
We are riding a temperature seesaw this week with above-normal temperatures on Tuesday followed by a resurgence of chilly air for New Jersey on Wednesday.