Snow is predicted to affect parts of the North East beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through Friday evening. Snow could be heavy at times resulting in hazardous conditions. Areas of blowing snow with gusts predicted as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 2-4 feet of snow is expected in Western New York and parts of Central New York.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.
** If you are a patient, and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**
Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources
- Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
- Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
- CDC – Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter: English|Spanish
- CDC – Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety: Website