STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City is under a weather alert Sunday evening through Monday morning, the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) announced.

“We know how challenging the weather has been over the past several weeks for New Yorkers,” Christina Farrell, the Acting NYCEM Commissioner, said in a press release. “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.

Snowfall is expected to start at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday, with the heaviest precipitation anticipated between midnight and 5 a.m. Monday, the department said.

Snow is forecast to taper off by around 8 a.m. Monday.

“There is a 70 to 75 percent chance of snow, with current projections indicating around 1 inch accumulation citywide,” the department said. “There is also a low probability of localized totals reaching up to 2 inches.”

According to the department, there will be no significant winds with this system and temperatures on Monday are forecast to rise into the low 40s.

New Yorkers are advised by emergency management to allow for additional travel time overnight and during the Monday morning commute.

“Residents should use caution on untreated sidewalks, streets, and roadways, as conditions may be slippery,” the department warned.

Winter operations advisory

A winter operations advisory will go into effect Sunday evening, The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) announced.

This is the city’s lower-level snow-combating notification.

The department will deploy more than 700 salt spreaders and has hundreds of millions of pounds of salt on hand. Specialized bike lane spreaders are filled and ready, and the department will monitor salting using the new Bladerunner 2.0 tracking operation.

Garbage collection is suspended Monday for Presidents’ Day, and this weather is unlikely to cause additional delays, DSNY said.

“This winter weather is unlikely to substantially impact collection further, and residents with Monday collection should place it out Monday night for post-holiday service,” the department said in a press statement. “The small number of residents who receive collection from alleyways have also been asked to place material curbside until Thursday due to ongoing snow operations.”

Sunday’s winter weather operations come as DSNY continues to melt the snow from January’s winter storm. DSNY has melted more than 400 million pounds of snow at 13 melters in all 5 boroughs, according to the department.

Helpful advice

The department advised New Yorkers to use the following tips to stay safe during inclement winter weather:

Wear warm layered clothing, hats, and sturdy boots. Have rock salt and shovels available.Stay indoors if possible. Use heating equipment safely. Never use stoves, ovens, kerosene heaters, or grills to heat your home. Do not leave space heater or electric blankets unattended.Take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls. Clear snow safely by shoveling slowly and taking breaks. Keep hydrants clear.Prevent carbon monoxide risks by clearing car tailpipes and using detectors.

More information about the city’s winter weather response can be found by visiting the City’s Severe Weather website at nyc.gov/snow, by calling 311 or by signing up for NotifyNYC, the City’s free emergency notification system.