Alan Kasper, Chief Meteorologist for New Jersey 101.5, nj1015.com and Townsquare Media New Jersey, announced his retirement Monday, after 25 years with the station.

For a generation, Alan has been THE weather authority for the state of New Jersey. He is a legendary forecaster - from his broadcast TV days in New York City to his 25 years with New Jersey 101.5. Alan has often stood alone in accurately forecasting some of the worst weather New Jersey has ever seen. His precise track of snowstorms, hurricanes, and other major weather events have allowed residents to properly prepare and undoubtedly saved lives.

Alan Kasper, New Jersey 101.5's longtime Chief Meteorologist, left, with successor Dan Zarrow, after Kasper announced his retirement Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (Dan Alexander, Townsquare New Jersey)

“A generation has grown up listening to Alan Kasper to find out if they had school the next day,” said Eric Johnson, Brand Manager for New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio, “While other media incessantly hypes the weather, Alan’s calm demeanor and friendly delivery delivered peace of mind to New Jersey residents. His dedication to bringing this critical information to our listeners is unmatched in the industry.”

Dan Zarrow, a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, will take over for Alan Kasper as Chief Meteorologist, with the goal to expand Townsquare Media’s digital weather content across online, video and social media.

“I’m excited for the challenge,” remarked Zarrow. “I grew up listening to Alan (Kasper) and will work hard every day to provide the same level of forecasting New Jersey has come to expect from New Jersey 101.5.”

Originally from Jackson, NJ, Dan earned his degree at Cornell. His forecasting career has brought him from New Jersey to Oklahoma and back again. Dan has studied weather his entire life, understands New Jersey’s complicated weather patterns, and will provide forecasts for all of Townsquare Media’s New Jersey radio stations and websites. Dan’s most recent work includes News 12 New Jersey and the State Climatology Office at Rutgers.