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By mid-afternoon, much of New Jersey grew unusually quiet as a powerful winter storm swept across the state, transforming normally busy streets into near stillness. Major highways, usually filled with traffic, were nearly empty, with only a few vehicles cautiously moving through blowing snow. Visibility dropped as wind gusts pushed ice crystals through the air, making distance difficult to judge. Drivers moved slowly, headlights dim through the storm, while officials responded quickly.
