State of Emergency Declared in Central, Western & Northern NY

A State of Emergency has been declared for portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions.

Several feet of lake effect snow is predicted for areas east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Wind gusts of 30-45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow, creating travel problems. Warning, Watches and Advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service.

The emergency is in effect for Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Franklin, Genesee, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Wyoming and contiguous counties.

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Extra Help On the Way

Extra equipment and emergency personnel are being sent out across the state to help prepare and clear roads.

1,623 large plow trucks
336 large loaders
152 medium duty plows
52 tow plows
36 large snow blowers
19 graders
37 tracked excavators
50 loader grapple attachments
29 traffic signal trucks
12 tree crew bucket trucks

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Travel Ban on Several NY Roads

A tandem and empty tractor trailer ban is in place until further notice on several New York roads.

It affects the New York State Thruway from Exit 53 to the Pennsylvania state line in both directions.

Real Time Travel Updates

For real-time travel information, drivers can call 511 or visit 511ny.org/#:Alerts.

There's also a new tool for real time road conditions on the New York State Thruway.

Massive Thanksgiving Snow Storm Buries Parts of New York

Western and Upstate New York were buried in a massive Thanksgiving storm. Roads were closed and cars were stranded.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams

Simple Winter Driving Tips Some Boneheads Forget Every Year

It happens every time it snows. People seem to forget how to drive in winter weather, even in Central and Upstate New York. Here are a few simple tips to make it safer for you and everyone else on the road.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams