A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Erie, NY; at 8:52 PM on JAN 18, 2026 Effective until 12:22 AM JAN 19, 2026. Message from IPAWSWEA.
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Buffalo Emergency Management: A SEVERE WINTER STORM is expected tomorrow AM through Wednesday in the City of Buffalo with heavy snow, bitter cold and strong winds that will create whiteout conditions and hazardous travel. AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL, prepare emergency kits, charge devices, and secure outdoor items. Monitor official alerts weather.gov/buf/
Buffalo EM: WINTER STORM and whiteout conditions thru Wednesday. AVOID TRAVEL. Check media