BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bitter cold temperatures compounded by sub-zero wind chills have caused school closings and delays around western New York.

According to WKBW , AAA for western and central New York says service calls tripled on Monday.

Although the temperature was inching upward on Tuesday, AAA was still reminding drivers to keep a full tank of gas and fully charged phone, and to check their tires.

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