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An unusual April snowstorm wreaked havoc on the morning commute in the Northeast on Monday, dumping snow and slush on an area stretching from Ohio to coastal southern New England.

Thankfully for snow-weary residents, Monday's storm was fast-moving — with messy roads expected to clear up within hours.

"It's definitely a quick system," said NBC News meteorologist Sherri Pugh. "By early afternoon, we should be done with the snow on the East Coast."

Some areas were hit with just a dusting of snow, while others got close to 7 inches. By mid-morning Monday, parts of Fairfield County, Connecticut, had received up to 6 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. In New Jersey, the village of Ridgewood got 6.5 inches, the agency said.

Winter weather advisories were in effect in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as parts of southern New England, although the advisories were all set to expire by 2 p.m. ET.