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NYC snow forecast: 1 to 2 inches possible Sunday night after deadly freeze
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Published Feb 15, 2026
Modified Feb 15, 2026
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New York City is bracing for a light round of snow Sunday night with up to 2 inches possible in parts of the metro area, according to officials.
The National Weather Service said on Sunday that around 1 inch of snow is expected across the city, with locally up to 2 inches possible. Snow is forecast to begin between 7 and 8 p.m. and continue overnight into early Monday morning.
City officials said the heaviest snowfall is expected between midnight and 5 a.m. with precipitation tapering off by around 8 a.m.
New York City Emergency Management also issued a Weather Alert in effect Sunday night through Monday morning.
“We know how challenging the weather has been over the past several weeks for New Yorkers,” Acting NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell said in a statement. “Thankfully, this snow is not expected to be severe, but it’s still important to plan ahead and use caution on untreated roads and sidewalks. City agencies are monitoring conditions and will be ready to respond to any impacts."
Temperatures will dip into the upper 20s and low 30s, meaning slush and snow could stick to roads and create slick conditions for the Monday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. Temperatures were expected to rise into the low 40s on Monday, which should support gradual melting.
The Department of Sanitation issued a Winter Operations Advisory beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday and said more than 700 salt spreaders, including specialized units for bike lanes, were filled and ready. The agency said it has hundreds of millions of pounds of salt on hand and will monitor conditions overnight from its operations center.
The expected snowfall totals were far lower than the late January storm that blanketed the city and was followed by nine days of brutal cold. During that stretch, at least 18 people were found dead outdoors and additional hypothermia-related deaths were later reported in private homes, according to city officials.
Sanitation officials urged drivers to stay off the roads during active snowfall if possible and to travel slowly and carefully if they must head out.
Emergency Management officials also advised residents to allow for extra travel time and use caution on untreated sidewalks and roadways.
The city said there is no trash or recycling collection on Monday because of Presidents' Day.
This story has been updated with new information.
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