CITY HALL — As Sanitation Workers continue 12-hour shifts clearing snow and ice from the January 25 storm, the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a Winter Operations Advisory beginning Friday, February 6 at 6 p.m. Snow is expected to begin around 7 p.m. and continue into Saturday afternoon, with up to two inches of accumulation possible and dangerously cold temperatures keeping snow frozen on roadways.

Justin Sanchez, Chair of City Council’s Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, issued the following statement to amplify awareness for the severe conditions and applaud the workers on the ground keeping New York running:

“Our Sanitation Workers are out here in brutal conditions, working long hours to keep our streets, bike lanes, and sidewalks safe while most of the city sleeps. As Chair of the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management, I want New Yorkers to know that DSNY is fully mobilized and prepared for this next round of winter weather.

I’m asking everyone to do their part to stay off the roads and only go outside if it is absolutely essential. Given the single digit temperatures, which may go below freezing, the work DSNY is doing to keep our city running will be extra difficult. This cold weather will have a major impact on the conditions of our roads in addition to the general safety of anybody who steps outside.  Keeping our city moving and our neighbors safe is a shared responsibility, and I’m grateful to New York’s Strongest for continuing to show up for us, storm after storm.”

More than 700 salt spreaders, including bike lane units, are ready to deploy citywide, and DSNY has ample salt on hand. Crews will monitor conditions in real time and respond as needed. While snow operations may slow regular collection, trash, recycling, and compost pickup will continue, residents should follow their normal schedule.

DSNY is also continuing large-scale snow hauling and melting operations following the January 25 storm. With prolonged cold preventing natural melting, the Department has already melted more than 230 million pounds of snow at 13 melter sites across all five boroughs and continues to clear bus stops, crosswalks, and other pedestrian infrastructure.

For updates on winter weather and City operations, visit nyc.gov/snow or call 311. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for NotifyNYC for free emergency alerts.