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, Griffin, and Nathan. Things I love: family, wine, storm chasing, Broadway musicals and Disney World.
Dan Zarrow
The big cooldown: 40 to 60 mph wind gusts expected across NJ Friday
After a few days of summerlike warmth, humidity, and thunderstorms, a strong cold front will bring big changes to New Jersey for the last day of April.
A taste of summer: Very warm 80s Wednesday, then turning unsettled
Widespread 80s will likely make Wednesday New Jersey’s warmest day of 2021 so far, with temperatures running almost 20 degrees above normal for late April.
Tuesday NJ weather: Temperatures and humidity on the rise
Tuesday will be a splendid spring day, while Wednesday will bring a taste of summerlike warmth and humidity to New Jersey.
NJ weather: Splendid springtime sunshine Monday, summer-ish warmth midweek
Temperatures will ride quite a roller coaster this week, from the 60s to the 70s to the 80s. The first half of the week looks dry, but the second half does not.
Nice weather returns to NJ, except for 12 to 18 hours of rain this weekend
Plenty of sunshine and 60s in this forecast, although a storm system will pass over New Jersey this weekend, leading to a period of steady to heavy rain.
Thursday NJ weather: One chilly day, watching weekend rain chance
Following Wednesday’s cold front, New Jersey falls under the influence of an unseasonably cold air mass Thursday.
Turbulent weather for NJ Wednesday: Strong thunderstorms, then freezing cold
A strong cold front will spark a quick but potent round of stormy weather Wednesday afternoon, followed by a big temperature tumble.
NJ weather: From 70s to 60s to 50s, from sun to storms to a freeze
While Tuesday will be a spectacular spring day across New Jersey, our weather will turn turbulent on Wednesday as stormy weather and a big cooldown arrive.
Monday NJ weather: Two rounds of thunderstorms ahead this week
In between, you’ll find pleasant spring weather, although a big bitter cooldown looms late-week for New Jersey.
Friday NJ weather: Wraparound rain showers, then brighter skies this weekend
As a storm system departs, we’ll see a resurgence of clouds and showers Friday afternoon, before brighter skies and warming temperatures carry into the weekend.
Thursday NJ weather: Scattered rain, cloudy skies, temperatures go nowhere
Umbrellas up, windshield wipers on, and prepare for a not-so-pleasant Thursday across New Jersey, before brighter skies return for the weekend.
Wednesday NJ weather: More April showers, 36+ hours of soggy weather
Another storm system pushes into New Jersey Wednesday, with scattered showers to start, transitioning to a chilly steady rain on Thursday.