Livingston County, NY – Drivers across Livingston County are being urged to stay off the roads Sunday afternoon as hazardous winter driving conditions continue to worsen due to snowfall.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, a Level 2 “No Unnecessary Travel” advisory was upgraded and issued at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026. The advisory applies countywide and will remain in effect until further notice.
Officials say snow-covered roadways, combined with reduced visibility and vehicles not properly equipped for winter conditions, have already contributed to vehicle crashes, slide-offs, and disabled cars throughout the county. While the restriction is not mandatory, authorities strongly recommend postponing non-essential travel.
A Level 2 advisory means hazardous driving conditions exist and residents should carefully consider whether travel is truly necessary. Those who must drive are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and remain alert for rapidly changing road conditions.
The sheriff’s office also reminded motorists to yield to snowplows and road crews actively working to clear and salt county roads. Passing plows can increase the risk of accidents and slow emergency response efforts.
Livingston County’s advisory system includes four levels, ranging from a general travel advisory to full road closures for emergency-only travel. Sunday’s announcement places the county at the second-highest caution level, signaling elevated risk but leaving travel decisions to the public.
Residents in Livingston County, the Finger Lakes region, and areas south of Rochester are encouraged to monitor local alerts and weather updates as conditions evolve through the evening.
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