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
NJ Thanksgiving weather: When will it rain, and when will it stop?
I truly hope your turkey is as moist and juicy as this rainy Thanksgiving Day forecast for New Jersey.
Friday NJ weather: Watching two storm systems between now and Thanksgiving
The weekend will start pleasant and mild, but our next cold front will drive in clouds, rain, and wind through early next week.
Thursday NJ weather: A very cold morning, then a warmup kicks in
We're starting Thursday within a few degrees of record low temperatures, although the forecast flips to above-normal temps for the next four days and nights.
Wednesday NJ weather: 40 degrees, probably our coldest day since February
It's going to feel like a "middle of winter" kind of day with sunshine, a stiff breeze, and unseasonably cold temperatures. A warming trend begins tomorrow.
Tuesday NJ weather: It’s about to feel like the middle of winter
The cooldown continues, fueled by a weak disturbance delivering showers, clouds, and a brisk northwesterly wind to New Jersey on Tuesday.
Monday NJ weather: Quiet but cold weather ahead this week
Widespread freezes and the coldest air of the season so far are just a couple days away.
Intense wind and possible tornadoes swept through NJ Sunday night
A cold front sparked a squall line and 60+ mph wind gusts proved that, yes, thunderstorms and severe weather can occur in any month of the year in New Jersey.
NJ weather: A quick hit of rain and gusty wind to end the weekend
Another autumn cold front will lead to some wet, windy, and colder weather across New Jersey to close out this November weekend.
Friday NJ weather: Cool, misty morning, then brighter afternoon
The forecast for the weekend looks November-ish and generally pleasant, although we are watching some rain and wind for early next week.
Thursday NJ weather: Rain continues, as temperatures take a tumble
The effects of a cold front on New Jersey will be very noticeable Thursday, as soaking rain joins cooler, more November-ish air.
Wednesday NJ weather: Over a day of soaking rain will end record warm streak
More than 2 inches of rain will fall over part of New Jersey between midday Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, as cooler air returns too.
Tuesday NJ weather: One more nice, warm day then big, wet changes
The record-breaking broken-record forecast continues for one more day at least, before our next storm system drives in soaking rain and cooler air.