The New York City sanitation department has issued a snow alert beginning at 4 a.m. Friday.

With the approaching storm, the agency is preparing 365 salt spreaders and attaching plows to trucks.

The heaviest snowfall and high winds are expected Friday night into Saturday morning.

Residents can track the progress of salt spreading and snow removal in their neighborhoods with PlowNYC by entering their address into a field on the agency’s website.

Alternate-side parking regulations are suspended citywide. Parking meters remain in effect.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued a severe weather advisory for the city.

New Yorkers are urged to avoid unnecessary driving and use public transportation instead.

(AP)