After a weekend of severe winter weather in the Buffalo region, AAA Western and Central New York is sharing advice as cleanup begins and as fans head to Highmark Stadium to cheer on the Buffalo Bills.

With advance notice and a driving ban in place, many drivers adhered to storm protocols and stayed off the roads this weekend. With many people having a holiday on Monday, January 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be time to clean up from the storm. However, with the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers playoff matchup moved to Monday, traffic around the stadium is expected to be busy. Increased traffic is also expected for the Tuesday morning commute, and AAA anticipates high call volume.

AAA has tips for motorists as they prepare to dig out from the storm:
•    Continue to obey any driving bans or restrictions that are in place. The fewer vehicles on the roads, the easier it is for plows to clear snow and for tow trucks to respond to those in need. If you can stay home, please do so.
•    If you need AAA emergency road service, a Digital Roadside Request is the fastest way to request service. Simply go to www.AAA.com/RoadService or download the AAA Mobile App. To place a call, dial 1-800-AAA-HELP.
•    Please make sure your car is brushed off and free of snow for service. Also, make sure your street and driveway are cleared before requesting service.
•    Use caution when shoveling heavy snow. Request assistance as needed.

AAA has extra crews on the phones and on the roads to assist. Even with the additional resources, response may be hampered in some situations as drivers continue to navigate snowy roads.

AAA WCNY is seeing a mix of calls for cars off the road, cars stuck in driveways in heavy snow, and cars experiencing battery issues as temperatures drop. AAA reminds drivers that their driveway, street, and vehicle must be cleared of snow for a roadside technician to provide service. AAA is prioritizing calls and is asking those safe at home to please be patient while crews respond to stranded motorists. Anyone in an emergency situation should call 911.

For fans going to the Buffalo Bills game:
•    Go slow on ice and snow! Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.
•    Give yourself a donut of space around your vehicle. Allow for proper stopping distance given the conditions.
•    Preserve your car battery. Don’t play music while tailgating.
•    Pack an emergency kit with spare clothing, blankets, cell phone chargers, charging banks, and a shovel.
•    AAA will be on standby at Highmark Stadium for any fans needing roadside assistance.

AAA Insurance is reminding homeowners to make sure furnace and water heater vents are clear of snow and to use caution while shoveling heavy snow.