LANHAM, Md. (CBSDC)- Meteorologists say the D.C. region will be largely spared from the major winter weather system headed to New England, but a few areas could see snow, sleet and freezing rain Friday morning.

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for Loudoun, Frederick and Montgomery counties from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

The precipitation is expected to turn to rain by mid-morning.

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