The New York area is getting ready for the first snow storm of the season.
As much as six inches could fall in some places overnight and early Saturday.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday for New York City, sections of northeast New Jersey and most of western Long Island.
A winter storm watch is in effect for the northern and western suburbs from late Friday through Saturday afternoon.
Forecasters say the metro area may see 3 to 6 inches of snow, and up to 7 inches north of the city. The Jersey Shore may get up to 6 inches of snow before ending Saturday afternoon.
This is mostly a snow event, said AccuWeather Meteorologist Dave Bowers, which could make for click roads Saturday.
The New York City Department of Transportation announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations are suspended citywide Saturday to facilitate snow removal.
Snow removal crews are getting ready across the region.
The New York City Department of Sanitation has issued a snow alert for Saturday starting at midnight and is working with the Office of Emergency Management in coordinating its efforts to get snow cleared from the roads.
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