Wegmans Pushes Back Reopening Due To Blizzard In Buffalo

If you're running low on groceries you're going to need to make them stretch a bit longer. Wegmans announced that it is delaying its reopening due to the blizzard and hazardous conditions in Buffalo and Western New York.

The grocery chain said that its stores in Erie and Niagara counties will stay closed through tomorrow morning. They will provide an update by 11 am on Monday, December 26, 2022. A spokesperson for Wegmans told WIVB,

The safety of our customers and employees continues to be our top priority.

Some Tops Friendly Market stores will reopen at 6 am, but they are outside of Erie County. Tops issued a warning to customers via its Twitter page,

Before venturing to your nearest Tops location we suggest that you check our social media pages (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) our website (https://t.co/3B5P8nWSaf), or call our consumer affairs line at 1-800-522-2522.

Tops stores in Erie County will likely open later on Monday.

Travel Ban Still In Effect In Erie County, Lifted In Niagara County

The travel ban is still very much in place in Erie County. Drivers who violate the ban will be ticketed and could end up with a misdemeanor,

In Niagara County, the travel ban has been changed to a travel advisory.

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