Sunday, 1/18/2026, 5:30 p.m. Due to expected winter storm conditions, a Travel Advisory will be in place for all of Erie County starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

A winter weather storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall will affect Western New York on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. This will create dangerous travel conditions on roads, highways and sidewalks. Most parts of Erie County will receive one foot or more of snow through Wednesday; major impacts will be seen in towns and cities in central Erie County, and along Lake Erie. Power outages are possible, and extremely low temperatures will continue this week. 

Prepare now and plan to check on neighbors, especially households with older adults, people with disabilities or chronic medical conditions, or young children. If you must travel, use caution and make sure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle or with you. Have food and emergency supplies on hand, including ways to get information, like a battery-operated radio, ways to stay warm, flashlights and medications. Keep devices charged and stay up to date with weather forecasts and travel updates.

Winter Weather Preparedness Information sheets in 13 languages are available from the International Institute of Buffalo. 

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. They can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

If you or someone you know needs shelter or help accessing basic needs, call 2-1-1.

Call 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat to life or property.

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