NYC Sanitation Crews Battle Snow and Dangerous Cold After Major Storm

Ongoing Snow and Ice Removal Efforts

• ❄️ Sanitation crews are continuing their work 10 days after a powerful storm blanketed the city, dealing with snow and ice amidst frigid temperatures.
• 🎯 Approximately 60,000 crosswalks, 12,000 fire hydrants, and 17,000 bus stops have been cleared.
• 🧊 Over 180 million pounds of snow have been melted, with crews melting more than 30 million pounds per day.

Approaching Deep Freeze and Slushy Conditions

• 🚗 Residents are urged to dig out their cars today, as today is the warmest day before a dangerous deep freeze.
• 💧 Warmer temperatures have begun to melt snowbanks, creating slushy conditions on some streets and sidewalks.
• ⚠️ Anything covered in snow is expected to soon be encased in ice as temperatures drop.

Weather Forecast and Impact

• 🥶 Temperatures will start dropping tomorrow and are predicted to reach dangerously single-digit cold by the weekend, bringing back ice.
• 📉 There is little chance of a significant thaw until the middle of next week, with more snow possible on Friday.

Waste Management Updates

• ✅ The city is caught up on trash collection and compost collection is happening on its normally scheduled day.
• ♻️ Recycling collection is still about a day behind schedule, but residents are encouraged to put recycling out on its scheduled day without fear of a summons.