South Carolina: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for parts of South Carolina, particularly in the Upstate region, as of this morning, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service reports ongoing mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, leading to hazardous travel conditions in affected areas. Roads are becoming icy, and visibility may be limited. Travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, use extreme caution and check for road closures using the SCDOT Road Closures Map.

If you are a patient and believe this weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

North Carolina: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for much of North Carolina as of this morning, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service is reporting mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is already creating hazardous travel conditions across the region. Roadways are becoming icy and visibility may be limited in some areas. It is strongly advised to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, exercise extreme caution and check for road closures using the DriveNC Road Closure Map.

If you are a patient and believe this weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your dialysis facility immediately to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Georgia: Winter Storm Warning – January 10, 2025

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia as of this morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-3 inches are expected in northern Georgia, with up to 1 inch in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. Road conditions are already hazardous in some areas, with ice and snow impacting travel. It is strongly advised to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing and dangerous road conditions. Before traveling, check for road closures using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

If you are a patient and believe this weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility as soon as possible to confirm treatment availability. Stay safe and take precautions!

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

South Carolina: Winter Weather Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for parts of South Carolina, particularly in the Upstate region, beginning tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service warns of mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the SCDot Road Closures Map.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy Du

North Carolina: Winter Weather Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of North Carolina, beginning tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service warns of mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the DriveNC Road Closure Map. 

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Georgia: Winter Storm Watch – January 9, 2025

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of north Georgia and portions of central Georgia beginning tomorrow morning, January 10, 2025. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2-4 inches are possible in northern Georgia, with up to 2 inches in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. It is advised to stay off the roads, if possible. Those who must commute should be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and icy roadways. Before traveling, check for road closures, using the 511GA Road Closure Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Indiana: Winter Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is impacting Indiana today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, ice, and strong winds across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Marion and Vanderburgh counties. These warnings indicate the potential for hazardous travel conditions due to snow-packed and slippery roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 Indiana Map.
** 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. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is affecting Ohio today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Franklin and Hamilton counties, effective until midnight EST tonight. Itraveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 
** 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. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Kentucky: Snow and Ice – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is impacting Kentucky today, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Kentucky today, January 6, 2025. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several regions, including Franklin, Jefferson, and Warren counties, effective until 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST) this evening. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the GoKY Map. 

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Winter Weather Warning – January 3, 2025

Snow will continue today, January 23, 2025, in regions of Ohio, including but not limited to: Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. ** 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. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

New York: Lake Effect Snow Continued – January 2, 2025

Lake effect snow will continue today, January 2, 2025, in regions of Western NY, including but not limited to: Cayuga, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties, according to the National Weather Service. Travel will be very difficult at times, especially on secondary roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 NY Road Closure & Delays Map.

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • 511 NY: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Ohio: Lake Effect Snow – December 31, 2024

A lake effect snow warning is in effect beginning tomorrow, January 1, 2025, as snow is expected to continue intermittently in Northeast Ohio through January 4, 2025. If it is necessary to travel, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time, as roads may be slippery. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the OHGo Road Closure & Delays Map. 

** 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. **

Resources: 

  • OHGo: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource