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
Cool air invades NJ Tuesday, with afternoon-evening thunderstorms
A 'backdoor' cold front will be followed by a 'regular' cold front, making for a very complicated forecast for the Garden State.
Temperatures really get cooking Monday: Could NJ hit 80 degrees?
The unseasonable warmth won't last long, as a complicated series of cooldowns will arrive by midweek.
A soggy Friday forecast for NJ, but the weekend looks great
The steadiest rain should push through the Garden State around Friday afternoon and evening.
Mild, pleasant, and dry weather Thursday — not so much Friday
Our next storm system is going to make for a soggy and pretty miserable end to the workweek.
Windy with high fire danger Wednesday, otherwise sunny and mild
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of New Jersey, calling for high fire danger due to the gusty wind, dry air, and dry fuel.
NJ right on the edge of a coastal storm: Limited rain, wind, surf
The heaviest rain and wind will be to the south and east; if this storm system tracked 100 miles farther west, the entire Garden State would get soaked.
NJ weather: Cool start to April, two shots of showers this week
New Jersey's normal high temperature for this time of year is about 57 degrees.
Warming up! 60s and spotty showers Friday, even warmer Saturday
Keep in mind northern NJ and the Jersey Shore will be considerably cooler, and your weekend will end with wetter, cooler weather.
One more day of jacket weather for NJ, then a nice Spring warm-up
Rising temperatures will arrive alongside some clouds, showers, and sprinkles.
Umbrellas up! Periods of heavy rain and possible flooding Thursday
It's going to be a soggy Spring day, with both flash flooding and coastal flooding on the table.
Pleasant start to Spring, but rain and wind are just a day away
Wednesday will be dry and seasonable across New Jersey, before we get soaked on Thursday.
It’s the last full day of winter! Sunshine and dry weather for NJ
A protective dome of high pressure will control NJ's atmosphere over the next day and a half, keeping our weather quiet and fairly pleasant.