BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Governor Hochul has announced that the Buffalo Bills playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers will be postponed due to the winter storm.
The NFL has agreed to move the playoff game to Monday at 4:30 p.m. at Highmark Stadium.
Current scene at Highmark Stadium.
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"It's all part of our critical efforts to keep New Yorkers, motorists and fans safe from this wildly unpredictable storm," said Governor Hochul.
It’s a Southtowns snow globe! Luke K. shared this video of his family’s ride home to Hamburg after the Sabres game. That’s @HighmarkStadm on the left. @BuffaloBills pic.twitter.com/SrjIMdnCkH
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The governor also announced a full travel ban starting Saturday at 9 p.m. for all passenger vehicles in Erie County.
The NFTA will reschedule its Game Day Express Service to Monday. You can find updated scheduling information for the Game Day Express online here.
"I would like to thank the National Football League for its prudent decision to postpone the AFC Wild Card game between the Bills and Steelers. A playoff game in Orchard Park should be a happy occasion, not a life-threatening one. There is no need to put fans and staff at risk," said Erie County Sheriff John Garcia. "Further, this postponement will free up potentially life-saving personnel and equipment that would have otherwise been assigned to Highmark Stadium on Sunday. I urge everybody to be smart and safe over the next few days. We are looking forward to Monday afternoon’s 4:30 kickoff."
