Snowstorm causes New Jersey to declare state of emergency following the devastation in the tri-state area. The authorities are requesting people not to travel unnecessarily.

Continuous snowfall and then blizzard have reduced visibility to an extent that no drivers can drive through the roads. Life has come to halt due to bad weather in entire state.

Weather forecasters have predicted that storm may continue to cover the state with 8 to 20 inches of snow along with high speed winds –35 to 45 miles per hour will stagnate the traffic. This can also be accompanied by tidal and coastal flooding.

The State Police will now take control over road transportation and evacuate any place if they feel necessary to avoid any casualty due to worsening weather conditions.