BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — As lake effect snow and bitterly cold temperatures impact Western New York, conditions will change rapidly. You can check the latest closings here and follow the latest updates on travel conditions and alerts below.
You can find the most up-to-date forecast from the 7 Weather team here.
Monday, 10:30 p.m. update
Waste Management trash collections in Alden, Aurora, Boston, Clarence, Colden, Concord, Eden, Holland, Lancaster, Orchard Park, Springville and Wyoming County have been moved to a one-day delay. Commercial customers are also impacted.
"We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers, but due to weather conditions, extreme temperatures and our concern for public safety and our WM Employees, we are closing operations tomorrow. Customers should expect a one-day delay in services. For service updates please visit wm.com."
Monday, 9 p.m. update
A travel advisory has been issued for the City of Lackawanna. No unnecessary travel is advised.
A travel advisory is also in effect for East Aurora and the Town of Hamburg, including the Villages of Hamburg and Blasdell.
Monday, 8:30 p.m. update
Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon activated the City of Buffalo's snow-fighting fleet with pre-staging efforts in South Buffalo.
The following warming shelters will remain open until further notice:
- Delavan Grider Community Center at 877 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.
- Tosh Collins Community Center at 35 Cazenovia Street, Buffalo, NY 14220.
Buffalo garbage collection is rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Trash and recycling pickup in the City of Buffalo scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, is canceled. Regular service will resume next Tuesday, January 28, for residents with a Tuesday pickup.
— Mayor Chris Scanlon (@MayorScanlon) January 21, 2025
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Buffalo residents on alternate parking streets are reminded to continue following regulations and are encouraged to remain indoors.
You can find more information on BuffAlert updates online here.
"We want to emphasize the safety of all residents and urge everyone to stay indoors if possible. If you must go outside, please bundle up and take precautions against the extreme cold. I also want to thank Governor Hochul for declaring a state of emergency for counties across Western New York, including Erie County. This proactive measure will aid our snow removal operations and ensure we have the necessary resources to respond effectively."
Monday, 8 p.m. update
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for counties impacted by the storm including Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Allegany counties.
"As lake effect snow falls across several areas of our state, I'm declaring a State of Emergency for these areas to ensure state resources are available to assist local communities as we work together to keep New Yorkers safe throughout the duration of the storm. We also continue to deal with extreme cold which poses an extraordinary risk to anyone who is exposed to the elements or is unable to adequately heat their home, and I encourage all New Yorkers to monitor their local forecast and take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe."
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced the Town of Evans has declared a State of Emergency and a Driving/Travel Ban.
Orchard Park police announced a travel advisory is in place for the Town and Village of Orchard Park due to deteriorating travel conditions and limited to no visibility. No unnecessary travel is advised.