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‘Blizzard-like conditions’ hit Western New York this weekend, Erie County under travel ban

Snow is falling on the concrete outside of the WBFO and WNED studios in downtown Buffalo. Two leafless trees stand in a strip of grass across the street. Cloudy skies and buildings like Old Erie County Hall and Saint Joseph Cathedral can be seen in the background. The photo is meant to illustrate the winter storm arriving in Buffalo on January 13th, 2024.

After an unseasonably warm winter thus far, Western New York is experiencing a significant snow storm this weekend. And it's not over yet.

Between Sunday and Monday, the storm is expected to move back and forth over Erie County, and according to Meteorologist Bob Hamilton from the National Weather Service. Everyone south of Niagara Falls can expect another one to two feet of snow during this time.

The wind Sunday will not be as strong as Saturday, but will be coming from the southwest at 20 miles per hour, with gusts up to 35 to 40 miles per hour. Those gusts will begin to drop to 30 mph Sunday night and down to 25 mph Monday.

What you need to know

  • As of 8:30 p.m. Sunday most of Erie County is still under a travel ban , except for the communities of Colden, Collins, Concord, Holland, North Collins, Sardinia, Grand Island, Tonawanda (city and town), Amherst, Clarence and Newstead which are under travel advisory. The I-290 and I-190 will still be closed.
  • At 6 a.m. Monday all of Erie County will be downgraded to a travel advisory, except for Lackawanna, Lancaster and Cheektowaga which will remain under a travel ban. Only essential workers and those permitted by the county are allowed on the roads during a travel ban. Other drivers will be ticketed.
IMPORTANT NEWS from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Please see the attached images regarding the status of the travel ban in Erie County, as well as the immediate need for shovelers at Highmark Stadium. pic.twitter.com/rE6K4flgJQ — Erie County, NY (@ErieCountyNY) January 15, 2024
  • Sanitation in the City of Buffalo and Town of Amherst will be pushed back by a day this week, so residents should prepare to put out their garbage and recycling a day later than normal.
  • Buffalo has issued a Code Blue for Sunday night. 586 Genesee St (accessible, open 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and The Salvation Army, 960 Main St (accessible, open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.) will be open as overnight shelters. 586 Genesee St will be open as a daytime warming shelter on Monday. You can visit the NFTA METRO Transportation Center between 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for bus tickets to the shelter. You can text CodeBlueBuffalo to 898-211 for updates
  • The NFTA has restored limited service , but delays are expected due to weather. Check www.metro.nfta.com for updates.
  • The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is open , however you should check with the airline you're flying with as many flights have been canceled and the travel ban is still in place. The NFTA says they are accommodating incoming flights at the airport due to the travel ban.
  • FeedMore WNY's annual MLK Day of Service has been cancelled.

Updates as of Sunday, 3:30 P.M.

Governor Kathy Hochul held a winter storm update at 2:45 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m. the communities of Grand Island, Tonawanda, Amherst, Clarence & Newstead will be removed from the travel advisory. Colden, Collins, Concord, Holland, North Collins and Sardinia were removed at 8 a.m. All other cities, towns and villages still under a travel ban.

Hamburg is one of the communities being hit the hardest and still under a travel ban. WBFO's Alex Simone spoke with Town of Hamburg Supervisor Randy Hoak ahead of the Governor's press conference.

"We're doing okay down here in Hamburg, we have limited to no visibility on most, if not all of our roadways. The overnight hours were calm as far as traffic management in any incidents, which gave our plow drivers departments ample time to keep up with the accumulation of snowfall" Hoak said.

With limited visibility, unsafe conditions, and the risk of a ticket for violating a driving ban, Hoak urges the public not to drive in banned towns, like Hamburg.

"Right now, we are seeing some traffic, there's some folks that are out and about. And we would encourage people to please continue to stay home, so that our plow drivers, as well as the utility workers, the linemen and line women, can ensure power to homes and that we can stay ahead of the snowfall for this event," Hoak said.

You can watch Hochul's update here:

Updates as of Sunday, 2 P.M.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is provided a live update at 2 p.m. You can that watch here:

The mayor said the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration scheduled for Sunday night has been postponed until January 21st from 6 to 9 p.m. and the Sabres game scheduled for Monday has been pushed up to 12 p.m. Brown says the city feels confident they will be ready for the Sabres game Monday.

He adds, however, the travel ban is still in place Sunday until further notice, and so far the city has written 164 tickets. Tickets for driving during a travel ban are $75, according to Brown.

The city also has the following emergency warming centers open: Delavan Grider Community Center, Gloria Parks Community Center, JFK Recreation Center, Lincoln Field House, North Buffalo Community Center, Tosh Collins Community Center, Asarese-Matters Community Center, West Side Community Services, and Peter Machnica Center.

The following city parks are closed: Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, Freedom Park (formerly Broderick Park), the Erie Basin Marina, Tifft Park, and Bird Island.

City Hall will be closed tomorrow for MLK Jr. Day.

Updates as of Sunday, 1:45 P.M.

Meteorologist John Rozbicki of the National Weather Service says the storm has consolidated into a "pretty impressive band" with snowfall rates of 3" to 4", even up to 5", an hour. He says this band currently is sitting just south of the airport.

Rozbicki says the snow band may move a little further south through the rest of Sunday, spend its evening in the south towns, before making its way north again. He says the snowfall rates may go down to 2" or 3" inches an hour Sunday evening. Snowfall rates will drop further on Monday, to about an inch or so, as it hits Buffalo again and then towards Niagara County.

Wind gusts are still high and expected to continue at the same rate through Sunday. Rozbicki says the gusts are at 40 to 45 miles per hour, but will gradually come down Sunday night and throughout Monday. Wind gusts should be under 30 miles per hour by Monday.

Rozbicki adds that many areas may have a snow total of one to two feet for the weekend, but the heaviest spots could have up to three feet.

Updates as of Sunday, 7:30 A.M.

As of 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Hamilton told WBFO that snow will settle over the City of Buffalo until about 11 a.m. Then, the snow is expected to roll over the south towns including Hamburg, East Aurora and Orchard Park, which could see another foot of snow.

However, that won't be it for the snow storm, as it will hang out in the south towns until about 10 or 11 p.m. tonight, when it will then make its way back to Buffalo overnight and into the early morning hours. Buffalo will likely see another four to eight inches.

On Monday, the snow is expected to head north of Buffalo where another four to six inches could fall.

Updates from Saturday

Governor Kathy Hochul, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced updates on the storm at noon on Saturday, including a travel ban in Erie County starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday. The Buffalo Bills game has also been rescheduled from Sunday to Monday afternoon. You can watch that update here:

“In general, expect very poor travel conditions from Saturday mid to late afternoon through Sunday nights,” Jon Hitchcock, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Buffalo, said Friday evening. “I think by Monday morning we’ll be in better shape. There’s still going to be that snow around, but it will be weaker, and the winds will be much lighter. But that 36-hour period from late Saturday through Sunday night looks pretty rough.”

Winter storm warnings for Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties. Those warnings will end at 3 p.m. Sunday in Niagara and Orleans counties, although they’ll be in effect until 7 a.m. Monday in the rest of the region.

The city of Buffalo, some of the inner ring suburbs, and western Genesee County are all expected to see 18 inches to more than 2 feet of snow. Batavia, the Lake Erie shoreline, southern Erie County, and southern Niagara County could get up to a foot.

High wind warnings are also in effect in all eight Western New York counties until 4 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts should reach stay at about 40 mph in Buffalo and Niagara Falls through the late morning Saturday, with gusts of 30-35 mph in the rest of the region. But by the afternoon, and evening, gusts are expected to reach 55 miles per hour across most of Western New York. Only inland Chautauqua County and Cattaraugus and Allegany counties will be spared the worst, with gusts of around 35-40 mph.

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across Western New York on Friday due to the potential for power outages, severely reduced visibility, and “potentially life-threatening conditions.” Hochul deployed 100 National Guardsmen and 69 additional Department of Transportation staff to the region ahead of the storm, according to a statement from her office . She also urged Western New Yorkers to prepare for power outages and to watch Sunday’s Bills game — still scheduled for 1 p.m. as of Saturday morning — from home instead of in person.

“We are expecting very serious whiteout, blizzard-like conditions,” Hochul said at a press briefing Friday. “The forecast of 20 inches may not sound like a lot to Western New Yorkers, but it could be falling at a heavy rate of 2-3 inches an hour. It’ll affect visibility.”

Erie County and the City of Buffalo both issued states of emergency that went into effect at 9 a.m. Saturday. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz asked residents to avoid unnecessary travel, but stopped short of issuing any travel bans.

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Hochul declares state of emergency, partial WNY travel ban ahead of blizzard-like conditions along Lake Erie & Lake Ontario

Travel ban for empty and tandem trucks/trailers to begin Saturday morning on thruway and other state roads in Western New York

√ Governor deploys 100 members of New York National Guard to WNY to support emergency response operations

√ People ‘Encouraged to enjoy Buffalo Bills’ game from home’; those planning to attend should pay close attention to weather and travel updates

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Submitted by the Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday declared a state of emergency ahead of potentially dangerous and life-threatening blizzard-like conditions forecasted to impact communities along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Areas adjacent to both lakes are forecast to be impacted by strong winds with gusts up to 70 mph that will likely cause power outages, freezing cold wind chills, and lake-effect snow with a foot or more possible in some areas. Blizzard-like, whiteout conditions are possible, especially Saturday night and much of Sunday, and wind chills are forecast to dip into the single digits on Saturday night and remain there through mid-week.

Lake-effect snow is expected for both lakes Erie and Ontario starting Saturday afternoon and continuing through Monday morning, with areas in Western New York and the Watertown area receiving up to a foot of snow. Travel in these areas will be difficult to impossible at times, and New Yorkers are urged to pay close attention to the weather and make plans accordingly to stay safe, especially those planning to attend Sunday’s Buffalo Bills’ game.

New Yorkers are being encouraged to enjoy the game from home; however, if they are planning to attend the game, they should travel with extreme caution and pay very close attention to weather and travel updates throughout the weekend.

“In anticipation of the upcoming storm, I have declared a state of emergency for Western New York, and my administration and I are monitoring the forecast, as well, to see whether that will be necessary for the North Country,” Hochul said. “During this time, it is important to check in on vulnerable friends and family, and do whatever you can to stay safe and warm.”

The state of emergency applies to the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego and Wyoming.

Travel Ban for Empty Trucks/Trailers and All Tandem Trucks

Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, the New York State Department of Transportation and New York State Thruway Authority will be issuing a ban on empty trucks/trailers and all tandem trucks on the following routes:

  • I-90 Exit 46 – PA line
  • I-190 (south of the North Grand Island Bridge)
  • Buffalo Skyway (NY 5)
  • I-190 (north of the North Grand Island Bridge)
  • Kensington Expressway (NY 33)
  • I-86 in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County

Precipitation is expected to begin late this afternoon with areas in New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson seeing rain, while areas to the north and west should see a period of wet snow or snow/sleet mix. Western New York and valley areas in the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Capital regions should see snow accumulations before turning to rain. Elevations above 1,500 feet are forecast to receive heavy, wet snow tonight with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour at times and wind gusts up to 50 mph, which could lead to downed trees and branches and result in power outages.

In addition, damaging winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected across Western New York into the Tug Hill, as well as parts of the Mid-Hudson, tonight into Saturday. Winds will be strong across the state with gusts reaching up to 55 mph in places, which will likely result in downed tree and branches – especially where trees are weakened from recent storms.

Western New York will be windy through the day Saturday into Saturday night with gusts up to 70 mph in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee and Monroe counties, which will likely result in more widespread power outages.

A winter storm watch for heavy lake-effect snow has been issued by NWS Buffalo from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning for areas east of Lakes Erie and Ontario, including parts of Western New York and the North Country. A foot or more of snow possible in the most persistent lake effect bands, and blowing and drifting of snow is likely due to winds gusts up to 70 mph on Saturday afternoon and evening.

In addition, for New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson regions, multiple flood and coastal flood alerts have already been issued for several locations through Saturday. The ground is saturated from recent storms and any additional rainfall may lead to renewed river flooding throughout the day today.

The National Weather Service has issued several additional watches, warnings and advisories for this storm. For a complete listing of weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at  https://alerts.weather.gov.  New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at  https://alert.ny.gov,  a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.

See also >> State agencies prepare as strong winds & lake-effect snow may cause blizzard-like conditions this weekend

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Travel bans remain in some areas after lake effect storm

Lake effect snow storm.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The lake effect snow storm that hit western New York is easing up. But there are still some travel bans in effect Monday morning. 

Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement Sunday night saying all current travel bans and advisories in Erie County will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Monday.

Right now, only three towns in Erie County are under travel bans. That does not include Buffalo or Orchard Park.

The rest of the county is under a travel advisory.

In our area, Genesee County has already lifted its travel advisory.

In Sunday’s press conference, the governor said despite rumors, Monday’s Buffalo Bills game will not be postponed again.

“Weather conditions will be very cold. They’ll be in the teens and even wind chill factors as low as zero, maybe to nine degrees. But that’s going to be very, very cold. But this will be without the danger of the winds and the blinding snow and the hazardous traffic conditions as they travel to the stadium or leaving,” says Hochul.

Sunday night, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz asked for volunteers in the Buffalo community to help shovel out Highmark Stadium. 

Volunteers had special permission to travel to the stadium starting at 10 Sunday night.

'This is going to be a dangerous storm.' Travel bans issued ahead of winter storm

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Due to the weekend storm, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a full travel ban across Erie County beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday.

In addition, all commercial traffic will be banned on the New York State Thruway between exit 46 (Henrietta) and the Pennsylvania State Line.

Bot travel bans will be in effect until further notice.

"This is going to be a dangerous storm," Hochul said at a noon press conference on Saturday.

Winter storm warning issued for western New York

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of western New York, including Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Niagara, and Orleans counties, from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

Heavy lake effect snow, reaching 1 to 3 feet in some areas, along with strong winds up to 65 mph, is expected.

The National Weather Service in Buffalo warns of significant blowing and drifting snow, leading to difficult to impossible travel conditions over the weekend.

A high wind warning is also in effect for Rochester and parts of western and central New York, with gusts up to 50-65 mph expected through Saturday night.

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game postponed

The NFL, Buffalo Bills, New York State, and Erie County officials on Saturday postponed the AFC wild-card game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers to Monday at 4:30 p.m. due to the forecasted dangerous weather in Buffalo. The was scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m.

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All Erie County travel bans lifted

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The travel bans that were put in place in Erie County on Wednesday due to the heavy lake effect snow were all lifted as of 8 a.m. Thursday.

READ MORE: All Erie County travel bans have been lifted, travel advisory remains in place for entire county

The travel ban that was in place for the City of North Tonawanda was lifted at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Governor Hochul released the following guidelines for traveling in winter weather:

  • Do not drive unless necessary.
  • If you must travel, make sure your car is stocked with survival gear like blankets, a shovel, a flashlight, extra batteries, extra warm clothing, a set of tire chains, battery booster cables, quick energy foods, and brightly colored cloth to use as a distress flag.
  • If you have a cell phone or other communications device such as a two-way radio available for your use, keep the battery charged and keep it with you whenever traveling. If you should become stranded, you will be able to call for help, advising rescuers of your location.
  • The leading cause of death and injuries during winter storms is transportation accidents. Before getting behind the wheel, make sure that your vehicle is clear of ice and snow; good vision is key to good driving. Plan your stops and keep more distance between cars. Be extra alert and remember that snowdrifts can hide smaller children. Always match your speed to the road and weather conditions.
  • It is important for motorists on all roads to note that snowplows travel at speeds up to 35 mph, which in many cases is lower than the posted speed limit, to ensure that salt being dispersed stays in the driving lanes and does not scatter off the roadways. Oftentimes on interstate highways, snowplows will operate side by side, as this is the most efficient and safe way to clear several lanes at one time.
  • Motorists and pedestrians should also keep in mind that snowplow drivers have limited lines of sight, and the size and weight of snowplows can make it very difficult to maneuver and stop quickly. Snow blowing from behind the plow can severely reduce visibility or cause whiteout conditions. Motorists should not attempt to pass snowplows or follow too closely. The safest place for motorists to drive is well behind the snowplows where the roadway is clear and salted. Never attempt to pass a snowplow while it is operating.

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UPDATE: All travel bans lifted across Erie County

Cheektowaga, N.Y. (WBEN) - The last remaining travel ban in Erie Couny was lifted when the City of Lackawanna reopened to traffic in full at 1 p.m. following a nightmarish weekend of lake effect snow and blizzad-lie conditions.

Additionally, all major roadways that were closed due to the weather conditions have been reopened, including the NYS Thruway, Route 400, Route 219 and the Skyway/Lakeshore complex

UPDATE: All travel bans lifted across Erie County

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Moscow Metro and Swan Lake

A few days ago, I went with Elena and Becky on a trip around the Moscow metro, the second most heavily used metro system in the world. I didn’t know much about it before, but it’s an architectural marvel in and of itself, a gorgeous relic from Moscow’s Soviet past and Stalinist architecture in particular. We rode around the central brown line, a circle of 12 stations that Stalin oversaw the creation/renovation of in the 1930s and 40s. All are ornately decorated with different themes (sports, French palatial architecture, Lenin portraits, etc), in a way that was intended to remind the average rider of all the ways their government was giving back to them for their hard work. Apparently, they all have an emphasis on “verticality”, essentially meaning that either the ceilings are very lavish, or the art on the walls is dimensioned to draw the eye upwards, reminding metro-goers of the place of Stalin in their lives. Below are pictures of my favorite stations.

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All of the stations are fairly deep underground, hence scarily steep escalators.

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Series of mosaics depicting key moments in the formation of the Soviet Union. If I get more time later I’ll dig up the names of these stations…

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Bolsheviks unite!

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From a station dedicated to different sports.

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These gates are meant to emulate a temple, in a departure from pre-WWII atheistic style.

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Becky, Elena, and Mother Russia

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From a station dedicated to unnamed soldiers: this one is of an infantryman.

Station of Unnamed Soldiers

Station of Unnamed Soldiers

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Station with fancy French ornamentation and ceiling paintings.

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I was surprised by the amount of Greco-Roman inspired decoration.

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And finally, my favorite: a series of geometrical stained glass windows.

To top off our time in Moscow, last night we managed to get student rush tickets (for 100 roubles, or $3!) to closing night of Swan Lake at the Bolshoi Theater. The seats were terrible (it’s hard to explain how bad, but we had to stand for most of the show) but the ballet was incredible. We found out about the existence of student rush tickets/the process to get them very randomly, and as I haven’t found the process documented anywhere else, here’s a quick description: if you go to the Bolshoi at any given day starting at 6 am, you can put your name (and your group’s names) on a list for tickets to the day’s performance (it hosts ballet and opera performances on alternating days). A queue starts forming outside the theater at 2 pm, roughly based on the order of your name on the list, and tickets are handed out at 5:30 pm. Although this rushing system applies to all students, the ticket attendees might give you a hard time by refusing any non-Russian IDs (this actually happened to me, and I was only able to go as Elena’s boyfriend Luke kindly gave his up his ticket for me).

Fun fact: the Bolshoi is featured on the 100 Rouble note, and the insignia in front of the theater on the bill displays a hammer and sickle. Although hammers and sickles are still common sights around the city, the Bolshoi happens to have since switched its insignia to the logo of the modern Russian Federation, the double-headed eagle. Credit to Becky for noticing.

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Seating in the Bolshoi: the big box on the right is known as Stalin’s Box. Apparently he fancied himself a connoisseur.

Exterior of the Bolshoi at Night

Exterior of the Bolshoi at Night

Random photo of the day: a small bakery at which we bought a jam bun and a small bag of glazed wheat rolls. Tiny bakeries like this are all over the place (including in the metro stations, with fully functioning mini-ovens!), and make me feel perpetually hungry as I walk around.

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Bkycho (Delicious)!

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

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Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

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Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

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Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

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Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

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Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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The prosecutor’s office announced the elimination of heating emergencies in the Moscow region

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Moscow Region Prosecutor’s Office: the consequences of heating emergencies have been eliminated

The consequences of emergency situations with heat supply in the cities of the Moscow region have been eliminated. This was reported on the official website of the regional prosecutor’s office.

“After the intervention of the prosecutor’s office, the consequences of emergency situations were eliminated and the necessary repair work was carried out in Lytkarino, Solnechnogorsk, Voskresensk, Sergiev Posad, Balashikha, Khimki, Shchelkovo and other cities of the Moscow region,” the statement says.

It is noted that city and district prosecutors visited accident sites, received injured citizens, and also monitored the restoration of boiler houses and the heating.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, ordered to check all the facts of restrictions on heat supply in the Moscow region.

Source: Lenta.ru

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FULL TRAVEL BAN IN ERIE COUNTY BEGINNING 9 P.M. SATURDAY AHEAD OF POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS

January 13, 2024 By News Staff Closings And Cancellations , Community , Government , Happening Now , Health , New York State , News , Region 5

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(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Governor Kathy  Hochul   and  local authorities today announced that a full travel ban for passenger vehicles will be in effect for all of Erie County beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday to give plow crews time and space to clear roads during the overnight hours. This ban will be reassessed at 6 a.m. on Sunday. Additionally, all commercial traffic will be banned on all State, County and local roads in Erie County and on the New York State Thruway between Exit 46 and the Pennsylvania State Line beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday as well. This ban will remain in effect indefinitely.

“Forecasts predict the most dangerous winter storm conditions since the Christmas Blizzard of 2022,”  Governor  Hochul  said.  “Working closely with County and City leaders, we are instituting a 9:00  p.m.  travel ban that takes effect tonight to keep motorists safe.”  

New Yorkers in Western New York are being urged to stay home throughout the duration of the storm. Travel in impacted areas will be impossible and dangerous at times throughout the weekend due to life-threatening blizzard-like conditions. After consulting with State officials, the NFL has decided to postpone the Bills-Steelers playoff game until 4:30  p.m.  on Monday, January 15.   New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at  https://alert.ny.gov , a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.     

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A widespread 1-2 feet of heavy lake effect snow is forecast to impact areas near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, with isolated, higher amounts possible and snowfall rates reaching three inches per hour at times starting Saturday night and continuing through Sunday morning. Winds will be strong in parts of Western NY with gusts up to 65 mph Saturday night and sustained winds of up to 40 mph on all day Sunday, while areas near Lake Ontario, including Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego counties, will see winds gusting as high as 50 mph through Monday. Potentially life-threatening conditions are expected including damaging winds, heavy lake effect snow, and frigid wind chills in the single digits starting Saturday night and continuing through to the middle of the week. For a complete listing of weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at  https://alerts.weather.gov

On Friday, Governor  Hochul  declared a State of Emergency to warn and prepare New Yorkers for potentially dangerous and life-threatening weather forecasted to impact communities along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with blizzard-like conditions. The State of Emergency applies to the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Wyoming.

Travel Ban for Empty Trucks/Trailers and All Tandem Trucks

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The current ban on all empty trucks/trailers and all tandem trucks remains in effect on the following routes:  

  • I-90 Exit 46 – State of Pennsylvania line
  • I-190 (South of the North Grand Island Bridge)
  • Buffalo Skyway (NY 5)
  • I-190 (North of the North Grand Island Bridge)
  • Kensington Expressway (NY 33)
  • I-86 in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties

Warming Shelters

At 5 p.m. today, New York State will open and will operate warming shelters with cots, pillows, and blankets, as well as mental health counselors at each site for assistance with using facilities. NY National Guard and the New York State Incident Management Team will operate the site:

  • Erie Community College (South Campus), 121 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
  • Windom Elementary School, 3870 Sheldon Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
  • Orchard Park Middle School, 60 South Lincoln Ave, Orchard Park, NY 14127

The City of Buffalo will open shelters in the city this afternoon – more information  here .  New York State will provide water and MREs for both state and city warming shelters.

Search and Rescue

New York has surged additional search and rescue resources to Western New York in response to this storm including:

  • 33 State-tracked vehicles
  • 25 military vehicles

Additional resources are staged outside the storm area ready to deploy if needed, and the state is coordinating with the County to engage the snowmobile clubs for additional assistance as well.

Agency Activities

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

The Division has activated the State’s Emergency Operations Center in Albany to coordinate the State’s response throughout the severe weather event. The Office of Emergency Management is in contact with local counterparts and is prepared to facilitate requests for assistance, and State stockpiles are staffed and ready to deploy emergency response assets and shelter supplies as needed.

The State Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Plan is activated and the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has 24 personnel and various types of emergency response vehicles staged at the Buffalo Airport. The New York State Incident Management Team was deployed to Western New York in advance of the storm to assist with emergency management-related tasks.

Division of Military and Naval Affairs

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is mobilizing 100 Soldiers and Airmen with 25 vehicles from the New York National Guard to provide general support to Western New York.

New York State Department of Transportation

The State Department of Transportation is actively responding to this statewide weather event with more than 3,700 operators and supervisors available statewide. Staff can be configured into any type of response crews that are needed (flood response, chipper, load & haul, sewer jet, cut & toss, traffic signal, etc.). All residencies in impacted  locations will remain staffed for 24/7 operations with operators, supervisors, and mechanics throughout the duration of the event and priority cleanup operations.

In addition to existing resources, the Department has deployed 74 staff, including 54 additional operators, 11 supervisors, six equipment trainers, two Incident Command Support specialists and one safety representative to Western New York, along with 25 large snowplows, three large  snowblowers , two loaders and a grader. Additionally, four traffic signal technicians are being deployed to the Finger Lakes region. 

Statewide assets are as follows:

  • 1,599 large plows
  • 337 loaders
  • 148 medium plows
  • 82 wheeled and tracked excavators
  • 52 tow plows
  • 37 snow blowers
  • 32 traffic signal trucks
  • 23 pickup trucks with plows
  • 13 tree crew bucket trucks

For real-time travel information, motorists should call 511 or visit  https://www.511ny.org  or the mobile site at  m.511ny.org , New York State’s official traffic and travel information source.

Thruway Authority

The Thruway Authority is ready to respond to the lake effect winter storm in Western New York with more than 700 operators and supervisors available statewide. The Authority is shifting additional staff and snow fighting equipment from the Syracuse, Albany, and New York Divisions to support snow and ice operations in Western New York throughout the weekend. Staff is currently monitoring the storm track and additional operators and equipment are on standby and will be deployed if conditions warrant.

Statewide equipment numbers and resources are listed below:

  • 364 large and medium duty plow trucks
  • 10 tow plows
  • Approximately 120,000 tons of salt on hand

Variable Message Signs and social media are utilized to alert motorists of winter weather conditions on the Thruway. 

The Thruway Authority encourages motorists to download its  mobile app  which is available for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to real-time traffic information, live traffic cameras, and navigation assistance while on the go. Motorists can also sign up for  TRANSalert  e-mails and follow  @ ThruwayTraffic  on X for the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway.

Department of Public Service

Electric utility companies regulated by the Department of Public Service will have approximately 11,000 workers available statewide to engage in response, repair and restoration efforts for this weekend’s winter weather event. Below is a breakdown of utility internal workers and external contract workers secured for this latest winter weather event.

  • Con Edison: 750 workers including 100 external contract line workers for its Bronx / Westchester Operating Division.
  • Orange & Rockland: 270 workers.
  • NYSEG/RG&E: 4,358 total workers including secured/maintained 2,630 external line workers and 436 external tree workers.
  • National Grid: 4,362 total workers including secured/maintained 2,069 external line workers and 382 external tree workers.
  • PSEGLI: 1,134 workers.
  • Central Hudson: 135 workers.

The utilities’ emergency response plans remain activated and will be reactivating their incident command structures to track response, damage assessment, repair, and restoration efforts throughout the event. DPS staff will track utilities’ work throughout the event and ensure utility companies shift appropriate staffing to regions that experience the greatest impact. If your service is interrupted, visit the DPS Utility Service Interruptions  website for tips.  

New York State Police

State Police continues to monitor weather conditions and is deploying additional Troopers to impacted areas as needed. All State Police four-wheel drive and specialized vehicles, including snowmobiles, airboats, and utility terrain vehicles are staged and necessary equipment is being utilized for immediate response as needed. All emergency power and communications equipment are functioning appropriately. 

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Emergency Management staff, Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers, and regional staff remain on alert and continue to monitor the developing situation and weather forecasts. DEC is coordinating resource deployment with agency partners and all available assets to targeted areas in preparation for potential impacts due to rain, snow, and high winds, including swift water rescue teams and sawyers.  

DEC reminds those responsible for the removal and disposal of snow to follow best management practices to help prevent flooding and reduce the potential for pollutants like salt, sand, oils, trash, and other debris in snow from affecting water quality. Disposal of snow in local creeks and streams can create ice dams which may cause flooding in nearby areas. Public and private snow removal operators should be aware of these safety issues during and after winter storms. Additional information is available at  https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/ docs/water_pdf/togs5111new.pdf .     

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

New York State Park Police and park personnel are on alert and closely monitoring weather conditions and impacts. Response equipment is being fueled, tested, and prepared for storm response use. State Parks has sawyer crews in Western New York and the North Country on standby for deployment for potential road clearing operations.

Safety Tips

Winter Weather

  • Service snow removal equipment. Use rock salt to melt ice on walkways, and sand to generate traction.
  • Winterize your home and have heating sources inspected annually.
  • If you use heating oil, maintain an adequate supply.
  • Have safe, emergency heating equipment available and use according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Install and check smoke alarms.
  • Protect water pipes from freezing.

Traveling in Winter Weather

Some of the most important tips for safe driving include:

  • Do not drive unless necessary.
  • If you must travel, make sure your car is stocked with survival gear like blankets, a shovel, flashlight and extra batteries, extra warm clothing, set of tire chains, battery booster cables, quick energy foods and brightly colored cloth to use as a distress flag.
  • If you have a cell phone or other communications device such as a two-way radio available for your use, keep the battery charged and keep it with you whenever traveling. If you should become stranded, you will be able to call for help, advising rescuers of your location.
  • The leading cause of death and injuries during winter storms is transportation accidents. Before getting behind the wheel, make sure that your vehicle is clear of ice and snow; good vision is key to good driving. Plan your stops and keep more distance between cars. Be extra alert and remember that snowdrifts can hide smaller children. Always match your speed to the road and weather conditions.
  • It is important for motorists on all roads to note that snowplows travel at speeds up to 35 mph, which in many cases is lower than the posted speed limit, to ensure that salt being dispersed stays in the driving lanes and does not scatter off the roadways. Oftentimes on interstate highways, snowplows will operate side by side, as this is the most efficient and safe way to clear several lanes at one time.
  • Motorists and pedestrians should also keep in mind that snowplow drivers have limited lines of sight, and the size and weight of snowplows can make it very  difficult to maneuver and stop quickly. Snow blowing from behind the plow can severely reduce visibility or cause whiteout conditions. Motorists should not attempt to pass snowplows or follow too closely. The safest place for motorists to drive is well behind the snowplows where the roadway is clear and salted. Never attempt to pass a snowplow while its operating.

Power Outages

  • If you use medication that requires refrigeration, most can be kept in a closed refrigerator for several hours without a problem – check with your physician or pharmacist.
  • If you have space in your refrigerator or freezer, consider filling plastic containers with water, leaving an inch of space inside each one –this will help keep food cold if the power goes out.
  • Plan to have an alternative cooking source, such as a camp stove or outdoor grill.  Follow appropriate safety rules for its use outside the residence.
  • Consider buying a generator and follow the rules for using it outside the residence.  Before installing a generator, be sure to properly disconnect from your utility electrical service. If possible, have your generator installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Have extra blankets, coats, hats, and gloves on hand to keep warm.
  • If you have a computer, back up files and operating systems regularly.  Turn off all computers, monitors, and other devices when they are not being used.
  • If you have an electric garage door opener, locate the manual release level, and learn how to operate.
  • If you have a telephone instrument or system that requires electricity to work, plan for alternate communication such as a standard tele-phone handset, cellular telephone, or radio.

What to Do If the Power Goes Out

  • Turn off or disconnect major appliances and other equipment, e.g., computers, in case of a momentary power surge that can damage these devices. Keep one light turned on so you know when power returns. Consider using surge protectors wherever you use electronic equipment.
  • Call your utility provider to notify them of the outage and listen to local broadcasts for official information. Check with your utility to determine area repair schedules.
  • Check to see if neighbors and those with access or functional needs have power.
  • Use only flashlights for emergency lighting – candles pose the risk of fire.
  • Keep refrigerators and freezer doors closed – most food requiring refrigeration can be kept safely in a closed refrigerator for several hours. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for approximately four (4) hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours.
  • Do not use a charcoal grill indoors and do not use a gas stove for heat – they could give off harmful levels of carbon monoxide.
  • Stay warm by dressing in layers and minimizing time spent outdoors. Be aware of cold stress symptoms (i.e., hypothermia) and seek proper medical attention if symptoms appear.
  • Close off rooms you do not need.

To Report an Electric Outage, Call:

  • Central Hudson: 800-527-2714
  • Con Edison: 800-752-6633
  • National Grid: 800-867-5222
  • NYSEG: 800-572-1131
  • O&R: 877-434-4100
  • PSEG-LI: 800-490-0075
  • RG&E: 800-743-1701

Heating Safety

  • Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, small well-vented wood or coal stove or portable space heaters.
  • When using alternative heat sources such as a fireplace, woodstove, etc. always make sure you have proper ventilation. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Keep curtains, towels, and potholders away from hot surfaces.
  • Have a fire extinguisher and smoke detectors and make sure they work.

If you use kerosene heaters to supplement your regular heating fuel, or as an emergency source of heat, follow these safety tips:

  • Follow the manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Use only the correct fuel for your unit.
  • Refuel outdoors only and only when the unit is cool.
  • Keep the heater at least three feet away from furniture and other flammable objects.
  • When using the heater, use fire safeguards and ventilate properly.
  • Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry.
  • Keep your vehicle fueled or charged. If electric power is cut off, gasoline stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days. Have a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.
  • Find out how many feet your property is above and below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded.
  • Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for emergency waterproofing.

Travel Safety

  • Flooding and damaging winds can make traveling dangerous.
  • Never attempt to drive on a flooded road – go another way. Remember: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”
  • Six inches of swiftly moving water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or knock you off your feet if walking.
  • Do not underestimate the power of fast-moving water. Two feet of fast-moving flood water will float your car and water moving at two miles per hour can sweep cars off a road or bridge.
  • If water begins to rise rapidly around you in your car, abandon the vehicle immediately.
  • If water is rising inside the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof. Do not drive around road barriers.

For more winter safety tips, visit  https://dhses.ny.gov/ safety . For all non-emergency service needs in New York State before, during or after a storm, call 211 or visit  211nys.org .

About the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

The  Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)  provides leadership, coordination, and support to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and other emergencies. For more information, follow @NYSDHSES on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter) or visit  dhses.ny.gov .

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  10. Buffalo weather updates: Lake effect snow to shift south

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  11. What weather to expect in the next 36 hours in Buffalo area

    The massive band of lake effect snow settles south of downtown Buffalo, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Parts of the northtowns closest to Lake Erie, where a winter storm warning ...

  12. Travel bans lifted Thursday, travel advisory in effect

    The travel bans went into effect Wednesday as heavy lake-effect snow impacted Western New York. The travel ban issued for Hamburg was lifted at 5:30 a.m. and the ban for Lackawanna was lifted as ...

  13. Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially

    Travel Ban for Empty Trucks/Trailers and All Tandem Trucks. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, the New York State Department of Transportation and New York State Thruway Authority will be issuing a ban on empty trucks/trailers and all tandem trucks on the following routes: Thruway: I-90 Exit 46 - PA line

  14. Last Erie County travel ban to be lifted Monday afternoon

    In consultation with NYS, Erie County is lifting the travel ban for the towns of Amherst, Clarence, Grand Island, Newstead and Towawanda as of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. The travel ban for the towns of ...

  15. Rochester NY Weather: Travel bans issued on NY Thruway, Erie County

    4:44. Due to the weekend storm, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a full travel ban across Erie County beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday. In addition, all commercial traffic will be banned on the New York ...

  16. All Erie County travel bans lifted

    ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The travel bans that were put in place in Erie County on Wednesday due to the heavy lake effect snow were all lifted as of 8 a.m. Thursday. READ MORE: All Erie County travel ...

  17. Travel ban to go into effect starting Saturday at 9 p.m. EST

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was joined on Saturday by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and other officials to announce a travel ban for in Erie County starting at 9 p ...

  18. PDF Erie County Guidance on Essential Travel

    Employees traveling during a State of Emergency Travel ban will need to be able to provide company documentation (such as an ID card) from their employer indicating their essential status. For further local guidance and updates, please comply with travel directives released in the media and on official Erie County channels.

  19. A WNY town backs ban on wind turbines in Lake Erie

    After a state entity shelved the proposal for wind turbines in Lake Erie 14 months ago, opponents of the idea suspected it was only a matter of time before the idea would be recycled. "Western ...

  20. Moscow Metro and Swan Lake

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  21. The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

    Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii. Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station. Check out our new Moscow Indie Travel Guide, book a flight to Moscow and read 10 ...

  22. The prosecutor's office announced the elimination of heating

    Moscow Region Prosecutor's Office: the consequences of heating emergencies have been eliminated The consequences of emergency situations with heat supply in the cities of the Moscow region have been eliminated. This was reported on the official website of the regional prosecutor's office. "After the intervention of the prosecutor's office, the consequences of emergency situations were

  23. Full Travel Ban in Erie County Beginning 9 P.m. Saturday Ahead of

    (WNY News Now) - Buffalo, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul and local authorities today announced that a full travel ban for passenger vehicles will be in effect for all of Erie County beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday to give plow crews time and space to clear roads during the overnight hours. This ban will be reassessed at 6 a.m. on Sunday. Additionally, all commercial traffic will be banned on all ...

  24. Lytkarino Vacation Rentals : Search Short-Term Rentals

    Lytkarino vacation rentals: An excellent choice for every season. Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Lytkarino. If you're looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter low season months. For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit Lytkarino in high season. Prices vary throughout the year.

  25. Governor Hochul and Local Authorities Announce Full Travel Ban in Erie

    Full Travel Ban in Effect for Passenger Vehicles in Erie Country Beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday and Reassessed at 6 a.m. Sunday, Allowing Plows to Clear Roads Safely Overnight Full Travel Ban for Commercial Vehicles on All State, County and Local Roads in Erie County and on the New York State Thruway Between Exit 46 and the Pennsylvania State ...