City of Rochester
News Release
(Thursday, March 1, 2018) – Mayor Lovely A. Warren is
urging motorists to use extra caution and allow for extra time during the
morning commute tomorrow, Friday, March 2.
A winter storm warning has been issued for all of Western
New York for this evening through Friday. According to the National Weather
Service, falling temperatures this evening will change any rainfall into snow
making roads slick.
Heavy, wet snow will begin to accumulate tonight through
Friday, covering roads and making travel hazardous, especially on untreated
roads. A slow commute is expected Friday morning so motorists should allow
extra time to reach their destination. Snowfall accumulation of 8 to 12 inches
is forecasted in the city, with up to 14 inches in surrounding areas, creating
difficult travel conditions and a slow Friday morning commute.
The City’s Department of Environmental Services will be
working around the clock, salting and clearing the roads. For real-time updates
on their progress, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/plowtrax.
The National Weather Service also warns that gusty winds
and wet, heavy snow may cause tree branches to fall, possibly resulting in
power outages. Please report any downed power lines to RG&E by calling
1-800-743-1701. For more information visit www.rge.com.
It is critical that motorists abide by alternate side
parking restrictions in the city this evening so that overnight snowfall can be
cleared. Just one car left on the wrong side of the street can prevent an
entire street from being properly plowed.
Residents are reminded of the following:
WEATHER UPDATES:
Snow removal and weather related updates
from the City will be posted on the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
KEEP PETS SAFE:
The temperatures are too cold for even
the furriest four-legged family members -- Please bring pets inside!
WHO TO CALL:
Call 911 only if you are in need of police, fire or
ambulance services.
Call 311 if: You have questions about City services. 311
cannot tell callers when their street will be plowed or submit requests for
services not offered by the City, such as shoveling driveways after a plow run.
SNOW REMOVAL:
Citizens are reminded that it is their
obligation to keep sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses clear. For
citizens with disabilities, just one inch of snow on the sidewalk can
drastically impede movement. They are also asked to keep fire hydrants clear.
Citizens are reminded that it is illegal to shovel or
plow snow into the street or public right of way, and may be ticketed.
The city’s snow removal policies can be found at www.cityofrochester.gov/rocsnow.