When a Powerful Storm Disrupted
By mid-afternoon, large parts of New Jersey had grown unusually quiet as a powerful winter storm slowed daily life. Highways that normally carry steady traffic were nearly empty, with only occasional cars visible through blowing snow. Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency, allowing officials to mobilize more resources and urging residents to stay off the roads unless travel was essential. Authorities stressed that safety should come first as conditions worsened. Snowplow crews worked throughout the day, but…