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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Unraveling the mystery of Newark Airport’s new ‘Lot 151′
When booking a trip out of Newark Liberty International Airport recently, a new mysterious, intriguing option for prepaid, on-airport parking popped up.
Heavy rain and wind could affect pre-Thanksgiving travel in NJ
New Jersey's weather turns wet and windy, with the nastiest conditions coming overnight.
NJ weather: Two storms to watch between now and Thanksgiving
Approaching one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, some heavy rain and big temperature swings are in the forecast for New Jersey.
5 fall weather hazards NJ residents and businesses can’t ignore
Autumn can be a volatile weather season for New Jersey, as the heat and humidity of summer transitions to the snow and cold of winter.
A big change for NJ’s busiest airport just before the holidays
The Port Authority has announced a major relocation at Newark Liberty International Airport, taking effect Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
NJ weather: Three more days of chilly but sunny weather
With high pressure in control, New Jersey's weather stays quiet but unseasonably cold for the first half of the new week.
Here’s the date to expect NJ’s first snow of the 2023-2024 season
When is New Jersey's snow season "supposed to" kickoff this year? As we await the first flakes of winter, let's review some snow season statistics.
NJ weather: How warm will it get, and how long will it last?
This stretch of unseasonable warmth feels more like early September than late October.
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.