As snowflakes blanket the Essex County roads ahead of schedule, New Jersey residents are urged to exercise caution and stay indoors. The winter storm warning, spanning from Long Island to northern New Jersey and the Hudson Valley, signals the arrival of a formidable weather front. With schools shuttered and flights grounded, authorities are taking proactive measures to avert potential disasters. Meteorologists have issued additional alerts, cautioning of thunderstorms amid the snowfall. In...