Due to strong winds and whiteout conditions expected, 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
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) December 29, 2025
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.
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:
I-190
I-90 (Thruway Authority Section from Exit 46 to the PA Line both east and west bound)
I-290 (From I-190 to I-90)
I-990 (I-90 to State Route 263 Millersport Highway)
Rte 400 (I-90 to State Route 16)
Rte 219 (I-90 to State Route 39)
I-86 ( PA Line to I-390)
Spectrum News 1 has some tips on what you can do to be as prepared as possible for the incoming weather:
Get out your flashlights, keep candles or lighters, and blankets nearby.
Make sure you have your phones, tablets and portable charging devices charged up and have batteries on hand for flashlights.
Be sure to have a supply of drinking water and non-perishable foods.
Make sure you have a full tank of gas.
If there is an outage, be sure to let your utility company know and stay away from downed wires.