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 New York 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 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

A winter storm warning remains in effect for Western, NY today, January 20, 2026, and tomorrow, January 21, 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

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 

High winds are expected to continue to impact the Western part of the state this evening, December 29, 2025. A winter weather advisory has also been issued for this region, creating difficult travel. Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

Resources: 

• National Grid: NY Power Outage Map
• 511 Road Closure: Map
• National Weather Service: Website
• Ready.gov: Severe Weather

High winds are expected to impact the Western part of the state beginning this evening, December 18, 2025. The remainder of the state will also be affected by high winds, beginning early tomorrow morning, December 19, 2025. Minor flooding in more vulnerable regions near the waterfront may also occur. Please monitor local weather updates for the most current information and follow any guidance from local officials.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

Resources: 

• National Grid: NY Power Outage Map
• 511 Road Closure: Map
• National Weather Service: Website
• Ready.gov: Severe Weather