How a Powerful Storm Brought Major Disruptions Across New Jersey, Triggering Widespread Flooding, Power Outages, and Travel Chaos While Emergency Crews Worked Around the Clock to Protect Communities, Restore Critical Infrastructure, Assist Stranded Residents, and Assess the Growing Damage as Authorities Warned That Dangerous Conditions and Recovery Efforts Could Continue for Days Ahead
By mid-afternoon, much of New Jersey had grown unusually quiet as a powerful winter storm swept across the region. Busy highways slowed to near stillness, with only a few vehicles moving cautiously through blowing snow and low visibility. Drivers faced difficult conditions as wind gusts created swirling ice and snow. Headlights glowed faintly through the…
