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
First two storm systems of 2021 to bring rain and limited ice/snow to NJ
Freezing rain is a possibility in NW NJ Friday evening, followed by the chance for shovelable snow in northern New Jersey on Sunday.
NJ weather: 6 things to know about our Christmas wind and rain storm
Damaging winds may cause power outages, heavy rain may cause flooding, and a flash freeze may lead to icing.
A stormy Christmas Eve for NJ: 1-3″ of rain, 40-60 mph wind gusts
Santa Claus is in for a bumpy ride.
NJ weather: A legitimate shot at a White Christmas next week?
Don't get your hopes up just yet, as it's still a week away — but if I see a single snowflake on Christmas, I will literally jump for joy.
Thursday NJ weather: The cold behind the storm
As our nor'easter winds down, coastal flooding, terrible road conditions, and cold temperatures will be our final concerns Thursday.
Jersey Shore Report for Thursday, December 17, 2020
Check the latest weather and surf conditions and forecasts for New Jersey's beaches, boardwalks, and bays.
Nasty nor’easter rolls in Wednesday afternoon: Snow, sleet, rain, wind, coastal flooding
Opposite corners of New Jersey will see 16+ inches of snow and 2 inches of rain, alongside howling winds and serious tidal flooding.
‘Boom or bust’ nor’easter jogs north — big snow north, big rain south and coast
Weather conditions from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning will vary greatly from one end of New Jersey to the other.
Winter Storm Warning: 7 things to know about NJ’s Wed-Thu nor’easter
Let's rundown the latest snow, ice, rain, wind, and coastal flooding forecast, as a powerful coastal storm system heads for New Jersey.
Winter Storm Watch: Less than 48 hours away from a nasty nor’easter
With snow, ice, rain, wind, and coastal flooding still on the table, this is easily New Jersey's strongest winter storm signature in several years.
NJ Weather 101: Coastal flooding categories, explained
Minor, Moderate, Major? When storm surge and heavy surf threaten the Jersey Shore, we use specific vocabulary to describe coastal flooding potential and risks.
Wow, what a wild week of wintry (and wet and windy) weather
We're tracking a dynamic duo of winter storms this week. A minor one for Monday. And a more significant, impactful nor'easter on Wednesday and Thursday.