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 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.
NJ weather: Nice Thursday, then Friday wetter than Saturday
A pair of storm systems will produce rain, wind, and then a cooldown through the upcoming weekend for New Jersey.
Of course it’s going to rain in NJ this weekend – when, how much?
The Bottom Line
This fall, weekend weather has been pretty awful. For the last five weekends in a row (since September 9-10), we have seen measurable rainfall in New Jersey. And it is becoming clear that our upcoming weekend will follow the trend, making it six in a row...
Awesome annular solar eclipse partially visible from NJ next week
Also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, it's time to mark your calendar and get your filtered eclipse glasses ready for this rare celestial event.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Fri 10/6
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Thu 10/5
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
All those ‘cold and snowy NJ winter’ prophecies are total bull: Here’s why
Snow and ice! Doom and gloom! There are clues about what's ahead this winter, but too many forecasters (and fakers) stretch the science of meteorology too far.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Wed 10/4
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Tue 10/3
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Mon 10/2
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
NJ beach weather and waves: Jersey Shore Report for Sat 9/30
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
Friday worst-case scenario for NJ: Heavy rain, dangerous flooding
Wind, coastal flooding, and severe weather concerns are minor, but torrential downpours could lead to serious flooding issues for parts of New Jersey.