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 weather: Spring will begin with a little taste of winter
Cool temperatures and relatively quiet weather will mark New Jersey's transition from winter to spring, which officially arrives Tuesday at 11:06 p.m.
NJ weather: A few showers Friday, cooler but pleasant weekend
A slow-moving cold front will spark spotty raindrops and a cooldown. Just how chilly will it get this weekend and next week?
NJ weather: Thursday warmest day since October, Friday rainy
New Jersey's stretch of unseasonably warm weather is about to end, as rain showers arrive on Friday, followed by cooler air this weekend.
NJ’s warm weather continues, feels more like mid-May than mid-March
We have three more days of 70+ degree temperatures on the way, before a cold front delivers rain showers and cooler air for the final weekend of winter.
The warmup is on for New Jersey: Four days of 60s and 70s
Feeling spring fever this week? Warm temperatures and dry weather will make for some beautiful weather days across New Jersey.
NJ weather this week: Wicked wind, then welcome warmup
NJ weather this week: Wicked wind, then welcome warmup
As soon as these 40+ mph wind gusts calm down, temperatures will skyrocket into the springlike 60s and 70s across New Jersey.
Dan Zarrow’s Favorite Ways to Spring Around New Jersey
This month, we are casting off our cabin fever in the best way possible — by exploring some great ways to "Spring Around New Jersey" in the coming months.
Rain returns to NJ this weekend: Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning
One more storm system, one more inch of rain, and then New Jersey enters an extended stretch of dry, quiet weather.
New surprises from Six Flags Great Adventure to start 2024 season
A thrilling coaster, an immersive safari experience, a water park area, and some brand new announcements headline the start of SFGA's 50th anniversary season.