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Snow Could Slow Friday Commute In Parts Of Tri-State Area

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Snow could cause slippery travel during Friday's commute in parts of Tri-State area.

Flurries were falling in Mercer County, New Jersey as of 11 p.m., CBS2's Brian Conybeare reported. Meanwhile, salt piles and plows were at the read on the West Side of Manhattan.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. for the five boroughs of New York City, as well as all of Long Island, southern Westchester County, and central and south New Jersey.

CBS2's Lonnie Quinn reported the system will bring a trace to 1 inch of snow north and west of the city; 1 to 2 inches of snow for the five boroughs, most of Long Island, and central New Jersey, and 3 inches for the East End of Long Island and the Jersey Shore in South Jersey.

The storm system stretches southwest all the way to Charleston, West Virginia, Quinn reported.

Quinn said the snow will be widespread by 2 a.m. and will be falling steadily between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. By 9 a.m., the system will be well to the east of the city, Quinn reported.

By 10 a.m., partly sunny skies are expected, Quinn said.

In New York City, the Department of Sanitation has issued a snow alert starting at 10 p.m. Thursday. A snow alert means crews will load salt spreaders, attach plows and put in place other measures to prepare for snow if needed.

On Long Island, officials say crews will be pretreating roadways in Nassau County with brine to prevent black ice from forming as the temperature drops.

The county also has 23,700 tons of road salt and 2,370 tons of road sand on hand.

Motorists are urged to use caution.

To check the current forecast, click here.

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