LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The National Weather Service warns local residents that plummeting temperatures will 'flash freeze' much of the water that is falling as Friday afternoon's rain. The National Weather Service has several weather watches and warnings in effect as significant snow melt and precipitation continues with the regional temperature already dropping significantly. There is a flood warning for the Genesee River At Portageville … [Read more...]
Southern Livingston County Enters Tornado Watch
LIVINGSTON COUNTY The National Weather Service activated a tornado watch for towns in central and southern Livingston County for Tuesday night. According to the National Weather Service, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will expire at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. However, the Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. "At 2:20 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located seven miles west of South Dansville, or seven miles southwest of Dansville, moving … [Read more...]
Livingston County Roads ‘In Good Condition,’ More Snow Expected
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County's roads seem to be in good condition under just a few inches of snow, with more on the way. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty updated the public via Twitter that no restrictions or advisories have been issued. "The roads really aren't in bad shape," tweeted Dougherty. "If you slow your speed, you will be just fine." However, WeatherUnderground.com says that there is a near 100 percent chance … [Read more...]
All Livingston County Schools, Including SUNY, Close for Storm
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – All Livingston County schools announced closures in advance of this week's snowstorm. According to our news partner News10NBC, all Livingston County schools are closed Tuesday, from Avon Central to Dansville Central. On Facebook, SUNY Geneseo shared Governor Andrew Cuomo's order that all non-essential NYS employees stay home for the storm. SUNY Geneseo students are on spring break. Essential employees are to report to … [Read more...]
Power Returns as Livingston County Braces for Winter Storm
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – RG&E and National Grid are reporting that none of their Livingston County customers are currently without power. Local residents will need all the help they can get heading into Monday evening's snowstorm. The National Weather Service said that a Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 8 p.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Wednesday. "Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor … [Read more...]
Up to 15 Inches Could Dump on Livingston County Next Week
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston and surrounding counties will enter a Winter Storm Watch early next week. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow and blowing snow are expected from early Monday evening through early Wednesday. Potential snowfall is estimated at 8 to 15 inches. "Heavy snow and blowing snow could produce very difficult driving conditions with very poor visibility and deep snow cover on roads," said the National … [Read more...]
Storm’s Heaviest Snows to Fall Monday Night in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The National Weather Service released some details about the winter storm that is approaching Livingston County. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning remains in effect from 4 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday, but the heaviest snows are expected overnight Monday. "Rain will change to snow late this afternoon or this evening and continue through late Tuesday morning, said the National Weather … [Read more...]
Be Prepared for Lake Effect Snow in Livingston County this Weekend
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – It will pay to be prepared for Sunday and Monday's snowstorm, which is likely to include lake-effect snow. According to our news partner News10NBC, there will be an 80 percent chance of rain and snow on Sunday and an 80 percent chance of lake-enhanced snow and flurries on Monday. "As much colder air pushes into the region, an accumulating snowfall is possible Saturday night into Monday," said the National Weather … [Read more...]
Risk of Damaging Winds Comes with Severe Thunderstorm Watch
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A severe thunderstorm watch is currently in effect for Livingston County. According to a weather advisory from the National Weather Service, a broken line of thunderstorms is expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front late Saturday across the upper Ohio valley and reach western New York early Saturday evening. The watch will end at 10 p.m. The storms are expected to then spread east across the Genesee Valley and … [Read more...]
Blackout Strikes Hemlock
UPDATE: The power was restored later on Monday. LIVONIA – Monday morning's storm has knocked out power in areas of Hemlock. According to National Grid's power outage map, available here, the outage includes 607 customers from Idaho, NY to southern Canadice, and Livonia Center east to Richmond Center. Power is expected to be restored by 11:15 a.m. National weather authorities issued severe thunderstorm warnings for surrounding … [Read more...]