Snow is forecasted to impact the region beginning this Sunday, January 25, 2026, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to talk to your facility in advance about your emergency plans, review your emergency kits, and ensure you have a 3-day emergency diet on hand. Additionally, check for potential road closures using the Rhode Island Road Closure Map.
If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.
Resources:
- Rhode Island Road Closure: Map
- KCER 3-day Emergency Diet: Resource
- Ready.gov: Preparing for Snowstorms: Snowstorm Guide
- Cleveland Clinic: Staying Healthy in Winter: Tips
- NWS: Winter Preparedness Checklist
- Red Cross: Winter Storm Safety