Travel Advisory Issued For Buffalo, Up To 5 Inches Of Snow

A Travel Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo. The winter weather advisory covers Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Northern Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, and Southern Erie Counties. It includes the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Orchard Park, and Springville. It was issued at 3:46 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and is in effect until 10 am on Sunday, February 9.

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The total snow accumulation is expected to be between 3 to 5 inches. Travel will potentially be unsafe due to snow-covered, slippery roads and reduced visibility. If travel is absolutely necessary, slow down and be cautious. The City of Buffalo sent out a text alert warning residents that widespread snow will fall in Buffalo tonight through tomorrow.

In the year 2023-2024, 71.3 inches of snow fell in Buffalo. Here are the totals in Western New York for 2023-2024.

Albion - 63.0 inches
Batavia - 37.8 inches
Brockport - 50.3 inches
Dunkirk - 25.8 inches
Jamestown - 36.0 inches
Lockport - 66.9 inches
Niagara Falls - 41.2 inches
North Tonawanda - 64.9 inches
Rochester - 52.5 inches

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4 Roads In New York Are Among America’s ‘Most Feared’

Four roads in New York landed in the top 'most feared' roads to drive on in the U.S. One thing about living in New York State during the winter is that driving can be very dangerous. Every time there is a snowstorm there are usually multiple warnings issued about staying off the roads. Sometimes there are even driving bans put in place. One of the roads is a popular road here in WNY. You can view the four roads here.

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