Travel advisory issued for all of Orleans County until 6 a.m. Tuesday
High winds and blowing snow have made for dangerous driving conditions
Photo by Ginny Kropf: This large limb blew off a tree on Gwinn Street, between West Oak Orchard and the entrance to Wise Middle School, about 3:30 this afternoon. Power was out on West Avenue, Gwinn Street and parts of Maple Ridge Road.
Press Release, Sheriff Chris Bourke
ALBION – The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has issued a travel advisory for all of Orleans County until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
We are recommending essential travel only. Please use extreme caution if you must travel. High winds along with blowing and drifting snow have produced dangerous driving conditions throughout Orleans County.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s 911 Communication Center has handled 16 trees down on houses or across the road, 6 utility poles down, 12 vehicles off the road, 6 motor vehicle accidents and one house fire in a short period of time this afternoon. National Grid is reporting over 600 homes without power currently.
The National Weather Service Buffalo has issued a high wind warning until 6 a.m Tuesday morning. Winds will be 30 to 40 mph winds with gusts to 70 mph. with additional snow expected.
Please stay safe!
