{"id":31697,"date":"2019-11-11T09:11:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T14:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=31697"},"modified":"2019-11-11T09:11:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T14:11:17","slug":"winter-storm-warning-issued-for-chautauqua-county-from-late-monday-morning-to-tuesday-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-chautauqua-county-from-late-monday-morning-to-tuesday-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Late Monday Morning to Tuesday Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_31698\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31698\" data-attachment-id=\"31698\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-chautauqua-county-from-late-monday-morning-to-tuesday-morning\/snowplow3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?fit=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"768,512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"snowplow3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Pictured above, one of the snowplows operated by the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities. (Image courtesy of Chautauqua County Executive&#8217;s Office)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?fit=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-image-31698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?resize=399%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Pictured above, one of the snowplows operated by the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities. (Image courtesy of Chautauqua County Executive&#8217;s Office)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>BUFFALO &#8211; The <strong>National Weather Service<\/strong> has issued a <strong>Winter Storm Warning<\/strong> for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Forecasters with the National Weather Service say total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in southern Chautauqua County &#8211; including Jamestown &#8211; while 6 to 10 inches can be expected in northern Chautauqua County and in Erie County.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions will deteriorate during the day Monday, with the heaviest snowfall rates and worst travel from late Monday afternoon through Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of the weather, Governor <strong>Andrew Cuomo<\/strong> is urging New Yorkers to be prepared. Rapidly dropping temperatures and heavy snowfall will result in slick, snow-covered roads and treacherous driving conditions.\u00a0 In addition, county officials are reminding residents about precautions to take.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrivers should slow down and use caution when traveling on slick or snow-covered roads during the winter,\u201d said Chautauqua County Sheriff <strong>James Quattrone<\/strong>. \u201cIt is always best to plan ahead and account for extra travel time if you absolutely must drive during adverse weather conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are reminded to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Postpone or cancel non-essential trips if travel conditions are hazardous and obey travel bans;<\/li>\n<li>Clean off all snow and ice from their vehicles by making sure snow and frost is removed from the windshield, windows and side mirrors; compacted snow is removed from the wheel wells; and snow is removed from the headlights and taillights so other drivers can see you.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce their speeds when roads are slick or visibility is reduced, and turn on their headlights so other drivers can see you;<\/li>\n<li>Keep parked vehicles off the roadways and shoulders of the road;<\/li>\n<li>Update the emergency kit in their vehicles so it includes a shovel, snowbrush, windshield scraper, reflective vest, flashlight, battery powered radio, extra batteries, cell phone charger or battery pack, water, snack food, matches, first aid kit with a pocket knife, necessary medications, blankets, tow chain or rope, road salt and sand, booster cables, emergency flares, florescent distress flag, and extra hats, socks and mittens;<\/li>\n<li>Remember to bring a cell phone when travelling so it can be used in case of an emergency;<\/li>\n<li>Call the Sheriff\u2019s Office or other law enforcement agencies to notify them if your vehicle breaks down on the side of the road; and<\/li>\n<li>Keep the gas tank at least half full to prevent the fuel line from freezing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities<\/strong> Division of Transportation will also be out plowing and salting county-owned roads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7989\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/nws-issues-winter-storm-warning-from-tuesday-afternoon-until-early-thursday-morning\/winterstorm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?fit=332%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"332,249\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"winterstorm\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?fit=332%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7989 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?resize=332%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?w=332&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/winterstorm.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u201cWhile county plow operators are attempting to make our roadways safe, I encourage drivers to please not add to the hazards of wintertime driving,\u201d said <strong>Brad Bentley<\/strong>, Department of Public Facilities Director. \u201cDrivers should always use extra caution near snowplows by reducing their speed and keeping a safe distance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are required to stay at least 200 feet behind a snowplow. If drivers must pass a snowplow, they should use caution as snowplows can create a cloud of snow that can obscure vision and the road conditions in front of the plow will likely be worse.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Public Facilities also encourages residents to clear snow from around their mailboxes and inspect and, if necessary, replace their mailbox posts to ensure they can withstand winter conditions. Mailboxes physically hit and damaged by snowplows will be repaired, but mailboxes that break from the force of the snow coming off the plow will not be fixed.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, when clearing your driveway, it is unlawful to push or brush snow into the roadway. This creates a dangerous situation for motorists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy giving our area plow drivers room to clear the roads, being respectful and patient when we are travelling behind a plow, and using caution during adverse travel conditions, we can all help create a safe winter driving season,\u201d said <strong>George Borrello<\/strong>, Chautauqua County Executive. \u201cI also urge residents to check in on neighbors, especially the elderly, who may be more at risk during heavy snow events and frigid temperatures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Significant snowfall and the potential for blowing and drifting snow can also increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a gas that is referred to as the silent killer because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-irritating. If snow blocks furnace or hot water tank vents, it can cause carbon monoxide to accumulate indoors. At high levels, this gas can cause suffocation, loss of consciousness, brain damage or death.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important that individuals protect themselves and their families from carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure they have working carbon monoxide detectors in their homes and by ensuring furnace and hot water tank vents are not blocked by snow,\u201d said John Griffith, Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services Director.<\/p>\n<p>Portable generators can also be a source of carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a portable generator inside a home, basement or any enclosed or semi-enclosed structure. It should be placed outside and away from windows and doors of any nearby building.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of Emergency Services also reminds residents to keep their house numbers visible so first responders can quickly locate a home in the event of an emergency. Residents should remove snow from around the numbers in both directions and be sure to use reflective numbers that show up at night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BUFFALO &#8211; The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected in southern Chautauqua County [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":31698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4],"tags":[122,8610,405,938,8200,1655,3185],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/snowplow3.jpg?fit=768%2C512&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3YlJ4-8ff","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":21282,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/winter-storm-warning-issued-for-chautauqua-county-from-monday-night-through-wednesday\/","url_meta":{"origin":31697,"position":0},"title":"Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County, From Monday Night Through Wednesday","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"March 13, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"BUFFALO - A strong winter storm is expected to impact much of the Northeast over the next two days, and that includes Chautauqua County and the rest of Western New York. 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