Snow is forecasted today, January 18, 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 check for potential road closures using the NY 511 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:

 

• New York 511: Road Closure Map
• Ready.gov: Preparing for Snowstorms: Snowstorm Guide
• Cleveland Clinic: Staying Healthy in Winter: Tips
• NWS: Winter Preparedness Checklist
• Red Cross: Winter Storm Safety

New York Emergency Officials are warning that there is an outage affecting some Version customer’s abilities to call 911.  If you have an emergency and cannot connect using your Verizon Wireless device, please call using a device from another carrier, a landline, or go to a police precinct or fire station to report the emergency. In the meantime, you can check the website or social media account of your cellphone carrier for updates.

To find your nearest NYPD precinct, click here https://www2.pardot.health.nyc.gov/e/944933/3UJ5W/pkkv6/864433703/h/2eW6EFgX0CsfOQFgzcgPzxQRjbSBtj2iNpRHDjDHWp0