Winter's Early Whisper: A Slippery Monday Looms for Niagara & Orleans

You can feel it in the air, can't you? That subtle shift, a chill that bites just a little deeper, hinting at the season to come. And sure enough, the National Weather Service has made it official: a Winter Weather Advisory is now in full effect for both Niagara and Orleans Counties, stretching right through until Monday morning.

Yes, for those of us living and working in these areas, particularly north of Route 31, a dusting, or perhaps a bit more than a dusting, of new snow is very much on the cards. We're looking at accumulations that could range anywhere from a modest 3 inches up to a more significant 6 inches in localized spots. It’s not a full-blown blizzard, no, but honestly, it’s certainly enough to make for some rather tricky travel conditions.

When those flakes start falling, and they’re expected to continue through Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday, well, you can just about guarantee the roads will become slick. Visibility, too, is likely to take a hit, especially during those moments when the snow decides to come down a bit heavier. It’s the kind of weather that, you know, really tests your morning commute.

So, what’s the sensible thing to do? A few things, actually. First, if you absolutely must be out on the roads, please, please drive with extra caution. Think about slowing down, giving yourself a good deal more time to reach your destination. And perhaps, for once, consider if that early Monday journey is truly essential. It might just be worth waiting for the advisory to lift, which, all being well, should happen around 7 AM on Monday.

The message is simple, really: be prepared, stay informed, and above all, stay safe out there. Winter, it seems, has decided to make an early, albeit advisory-level, appearance.