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Due to strong winds and whiteout conditions, a travel advisory has been issued for all of Erie County.
"High winds and blowing snow are expected to create near-whiteout conditions across the area as a multi-day lake-effect winter storm system crosses Western New York," Erie County Mark Poloncarz said.
A Travel Advisory has been issued for all of Erie County beginning at 11:00 AM today, Monday December 29.
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If travel is unavoidable, be sure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving and has a winter survival kit inside. pic.twitter.com/fNDtS91tLg
Residents are advised to avoid travel if possible. If travel is unavoidable, be sure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving and has a winter survival kit inside.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday extended a state of emergency across the entirety of New York state due to lake-effect snow and high winds.
The governor’s office says non-essential state employees who live or work in several counites, including Erie, are being directed to telecommute on Tuesday where possible.
Travel will be difficult starting around lunchtime through dinner time! STAY HOME or STAY PUT if you can!❄️💨 #WxOnThe1s pic.twitter.com/1yIg7TbqP1
The Skyway in the city of Buffalo has been closed since 6 a.m. Monday. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, according to city officials.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office has also announced empty tractor trailer and tandem ban on the following state highways in Western New York:
Spectrum News 1 has some tips on what you can do to be as prepared as possible for the incoming weather:
