02/22/2026
Winter Storm Hernando is here. Westchester County Government has issued a temporary road ban beginning tonight at 9PM due to the forecast for heavy snow and high winds.
Utility crews are prepared to address outages. Please stay away from downed lines and check the utility outage lists for estimated restoration times. You can find links and info on our website at https://www.bedfordny.gov/451/Emergency-Management---Storms
Stay Safe Everyone!
Following guidance from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Westchester County will institute a complete road ban beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Sunday, February 22, through 10 a.m. Monday, February 23.
The road ban is being implemented due to hazardous winter weather conditions expected overnight, including heavy snowfall and high winds. Roads are closed to all but essential travel (police, fire , EMS, utility/public works and hospital/medical personnel).
Residents should stay off the roads during this time period to allow emergency crews and road treatment teams to operate safely and effectively. Travel conditions are expected to be treacherous to impossible, particularly during the overnight hours.
Read more: https://www.westchestergov.com/all-press-releases/westchester-county-declares-temporary-road-ban-beginning-9-pm-sunday