The New York metro area received its first smack in the face from winter this morning. Between one and three inches of icy snow, and a brisk wind in 14 degree temperatures hit the area.

The Long Island Expressway moved slowly, but steadily with surprisingly few spinouts or accidents as of about 7 a.m. (There was still plenty of time left in the morning rush, though.)

No snow photos, yet, because it was just typically gray and dank and cold and not worth photographing.

MORE: This shot at the right, via the New York City DOT, shows pretty clear sailing on the Cross Island Expressway at Union Turnpike.