Snowfall amounts have topped 3 feet in northern Chautauqua County. According to the National Weather Service spotters, Cassadaga received 37.7 inches of snow, Fredonia has 27 inches and Dunkirk had 26.5 inches.

While Interstate 90 and 86 have reopened in New York and Pennsylvania, Dunkirk Police announced Sunday morning that a travel ban remains in effect. In its news release, police noted: “We are still under a travel ban in the City of Dunkirk. Only essential workers will still be allowed to travel to ensure that critical services continue uninterrupted. Essential workers are those who perform operations and services that are critical to maintaining infrastructure and public health and safety. We thank them for their dedication and commitment during this time.

“The Department of Public Works has been plowing all night because of the additional significant snowfall. Only essential workers are needed on the roads so others do not hinder snow removal.

“We ask residents to follow alternate parking regulations by moving vehicles to the alternate side by 5 p.m. daily. Even during a travel ban, vehicles must be moved. Not moving them can cause dangerous traffic problems. Abiding by the parking regulations will help with snow plowing and emergency vehicle access to the streets. Many vehicles have been left under snow in violation of alternate parking regulations. Those vehicles need to be moved as soon as possible, or they will be towed.”

The Thruway is continuing its commercial vehicle ban between Exit 46 (I-390) and the Pennsylvania border.

The State University of New York at Fredonia has canceled classes and activities for Monday. This decision is being made as most students are currently away from campus for the holiday break, and need to travel back to the Fredonia area. “Given the current travel conditions and the forecast, we do not want students travelling back to campus this weekend. Students and employees have received emails with additional information,” the university noted.

In Pennsylvania, PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways: I-86 from the New York state line to Interstate 90; I-90 from Interstate-79 to the New York state line.