The city of Batavia lifted travel and parking bans early Sunday morning, but warned that travel conditions could still be dangerous.
As of 8:00 am on December 25, a travel ban remains in place in western Genesee County, including the town of Batavia.
In a statement released just before 8 a.m. this morning, Mayor Rachael Tabelski said: On December 24, 2022, it will be canceled for the City of Batavia. ”
Other executive orders and county travel bans may still be in effect, Tabelski noted.
“Travel conditions to the west and north of Batavia may still be dangerous. Please exercise caution when traveling in this region,” Tabelski said in a statement.
As of 8:00 a.m., travel bans were still in place for parts of Genesee County, and travel advisories were in place for other parts of the county.
The travel ban remains in effect for Alabama, Oakfield, Elba, Pembroke, Darien, Alexander and Batavia.
A travel advisory has been issued for Byron, Bergen, Bethany, Le Roy, Stafford and Pavilion.
Prohibition of movement means prohibition of movement other than emergency vehicles such as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and snowplows.
Travel advice means not recommending unnecessary travel. No travel should be made that can wait until the advisory is lifted.
Genesee County has a winter storm warning through 4 a.m. Monday.
Lake-effect snow and blizzards are expected to continue in Genesee and Erie counties, with the most persistent snow expected to add another foot or two. Winds are expected to reach 40 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
According to the Weather Service, the largest additional build-up will span across southern Erie County, including the towns of Eden, Hamburg, Orchard Park, and East Aurora.
Travel can be very difficult or impossible. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, visibility can be significantly reduced in areas of snowstorms.