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CIRS Mold Toxicity Treatment in York, PA

Experiencing mold toxicity is a terrifying thought for most people. Although it may seem like an interesting concept for a medical drama, nobody wants to experience the effects of mold exposure firsthand.

Mold is a fungus that thrives in wet environments, such as under tiles, wood floors, and ceilings, pipes, and roofs. While several types of mold exist, some are more hazardous than others, and some individuals may be allergic or sensitive to mycotoxins, the toxins that mold naturally produces. Exposure to excessive amounts of mold, or the types of mold that trigger health problems, can lead to mold toxicity and even CIRS - Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. This acute and chronic systemic inflammatory response syndrome is typically acquired after exposure to mold or other producers of biotoxins, usually from damaged water buildings.

If you believe that you're suffering from mold toxicity or mold illness, it can seem like the world is folding in on you. No matter what you do, your symptoms persist, lowering your quality of life and eliminating your peace of mind. Fortunately, there is reason to be hopeful: Proactive Wellness Centers now offers a research-backed, highly effective mold illness poisoning treatment in York, PA for men and women just like yourself and your children as well if they have been impacted.

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Understanding

CIRS and Mold Toxicity

CIRS and mold illness are on the rise, and accurate diagnosis of the issue plays a major role in this trend. Thanks to Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, there is a huge body of evidence that covers diagnosing and treating patients with CIRS. Dr. Lawson is one of less than 30 practitioners in the United States that are fully certified by Dr. Shoemaker for diagnosing and treating CIRS. The body of evidence by Shoemaker and many associates is the largest body of scientific evidence that is published in major medical journals. Around 80% of CIRS/Mold cases are caused by indoor air contaminated with mold toxins and other triggers. However, it's important to note that CIRS can also be caused by biotoxin producers such as cyanobacteria and a marine dinoflagellate that produces the Ciguatera toxin found in certain types of fish.

When mold or biotoxins are not processed effectively, a series of biochemical changes known as the Biotoxin Pathway occur. Genetic studies have revealed that approximately 24% of individuals have a genetic makeup that makes them susceptible to developing an illness related to mold or biotoxins. The remaining 76% of the population can typically eliminate these toxins from their system and avoid the development of the Biotoxin Pathway that can lead to various diseases.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Misdiagnosis

CIRS and mold exposure symptoms overlap with many other chronic illnesses, which makes diagnosis challenging and can even lead to missed diagnosis of CIRS. Based on research from Proactive Wellness Centers, CIRS is frequently misdiagnosed. Some of the most common misdiagnoses include:

  • Lupus
  • Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • PTSD
  • More

Lyme disease, in particular, is often misdiagnosed. We have treated a number of patients whose symptoms were in line with Lyme disease. Fortunately, we were able to confirm the presence of CIRS and mold and were able to successfully help those patients using CIRS treatment in York, PA.

Note that many of these patients have CIRS and Lyme disease and in that case, it is necessary to treat both in order for full recovery. Treating one or the other will invariably leave the patient with debilitating symptoms and even more frustration with their medical team. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we are skilled In diagnosing and treating both.

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CIRS and Mold Poisoning Symptoms

If you're reading this page, chances are you're concerned that you might have CIRS or some form of mold poisoning. You may be wondering what you have - is it CIRS, or is it something else like Lyme disease? We can't provide the answer to that question without consultation and testing at our wellness center in Virginia. However, there are common symptoms of CIRS and mold toxicity you should know.

Some of the most common symptoms of CIRS include:

  • Fatigue
  • Decreased Word Finding
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Morning Stiffness
  • Tremors
  • Excessive Thirst
  • Tingling
  • Night Sweats
  • Frequent Urination
  • Confusion
  • Mood Swings

Proactive Wellness Centers'

Tools for Diagnosing Mold Sickness and CIRS

Identifying and confirming if a patient is being impacted by CIRS and identifying the cause and source of the biotoxin are the two main steps in diagnosing CIRS and Mold Exposure. To diagnose CIRS and Mold Exposure, the following diagnostic tools are commonly used:

To learn more about the debilitating symptoms of mold sickness and to find out whether you have CIRS or something else, contact Proactive Wellness Centers. Our team of medical professionals is here to help you every step of the way.

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Hope for Patients with CIRS: Proactive Wellness Centers' Mold Illness Treatment in York, PA

Our approach to treating CIRS utilizes integrative and functional medicine, The Shoemaker Protocol along with the latest evidence-based approaches to treating mold illness and the related secondary issues that it causes. We begin by utilizing advanced diagnostics to confirm the presence of the condition and identify the specific environment causing continued exposure to biotoxins. Next, we take a stepwise approach to halt the progression of the disease, eliminate biotoxins from the body, and reverse any damage to cellular structures. Our goal is to help patients achieve a full recovery.

To do this, we not only have to identify the primary condition like CIRS or Lyme disease, but we then have to continue looking to see if you have any of the common secondary conditions like reactivated EBV, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and others. Once we understand the totally of your condition, then we can implement a treatment plan tailored for you. Yes, it will leverage the Shoemaker protocol, but we have found that we have to extend the protocol to cover the secondary issues that we uncover.

The steps we follow to reach that goal include:

In order to initiate the recovery process, it is important to address and resolve any affected areas, or, alternatively, relocate the patient from that environment if necessary. Prolonged exposure to mold can hinder the success of the treatment plan and impede the healing process.

Two commonly used binding agents in the process of treating Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome are Welchol and Cholestyramine. Cholestyramine is particularly effective in binding biotoxins that are processed in the liver's bile ducts and helps to eliminate them from the body. It has been scientifically proven, through placebo-controlled studies, to reverse multiple aspects of the inflammatory process associated with CIRS.

Many individuals experiencing mold sickness and other chronic inflammatory illnesses may have a staph infection called MARCoNS (Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococci) residing deep in their nasal cavities. This infection is resistant to antibiotics and needs to be eliminated for the patient to fully recover.

Each patient requires a customized plan based on the affected areas and CIRS severity. Retesting is necessary after each step to confirm balance restoration. Testing may include some or all of the following:
  • VIP
  • TGF Beta 1
  • MMP9
  • ADH
  • Antigliadin
  • Androgen Imbalance
  • C4a
  • More

In order to halt the growth of mold fungi, patients need to avoid foods that can cause mycotoxins. Some examples of these foods include:
  • Barley
  • Cottonseed
  • Peanuts
  • Corn
  • Black Pepper
  • Figs
  • Rice
  • Bread
  • Beans
  • More
Proactive Wellness has a proven track record of treating patients who have experienced severe health issues without any clear explanation. Unlike other "syndromes," our diagnosis process involves specific tests to confirm a diagnosis rather than simply ruling out other diseases.
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Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and Chronic Pain Syndrome are examples of illnesses that are often diagnosed without such confirmatory tests. If you are experiencing unexplained health issues or have been exposed to water-damaged buildings, it is possible that you are suffering from CIRS or a mold illness.

The good news is that we can diagnose and address this disease with a mold illness treatment program in York, PA tailored to your body and your symptoms. That way, we can help you regain your health as soon as possible.

Be Wary of These

5 Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Mold spores can easily be brought into your home on your shoes or clothing or through open windows or doors. If these spores can find a warm, damp, humid environment, they can begin to multiply. Soon, your home can be filled with toxic mold. If you think mold has invaded your home or another environment, like in an office or warehouse, it's important for you to know about the symptoms.

Unfortunately, diagnosing mold issues can be exceptionally difficult. But why? The answer can be quite frustrating.

Understanding the Difficulty of Diagnosing Mold Symptoms

Many doctors fail to recognize the impact of mycotoxins emitted by certain indoor mold species, which can lead to chemical and inflammatory reactions. While conventional medicine acknowledges that mold can cause allergies, it may overlook this crucial aspect of mold-related health issues.

This can happen for several reasons:

  • Standardized treatment protocols for mold toxicity are offered mostly by Functional/Integrative physicians as the conventional physicians are not on board despite over 20 years of published research. Due to this issue, patients spend precious months/years going from doctor to doctor in the conventional channel with no answers.
  • Though ERMI testing has been accepted in the integrative/functional medical community, there isn't a "gold standard" in mold testing that is universally accepted.
  • Mold symptoms can manifest in vastly different ways depending on the patient.
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After understanding the points above, it's no wonder that mold poisoning can be hard to diagnose. Fortunately, integrative and functional holistic medicine providers and wellness centers like Proactive Wellness are flipping the proverbial script. Unlike traditional clinics, our team considers environmental factors that can affect patient health and has advanced training to provide mold poisoning treatment in York, PA.

Now that you understand why mold symptoms are so hard to diagnose let's take a closer look at five of the most common indicators of mold sickness.

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Fatigue

Fatigue is probably the number one symptom of well over 90% of CIRS patients. The level of fatigue varies from 5 on a 10 point scale all the way to 10 on a 10 point scale. Many patients can no longer work or remain productive as in the worst cases, the fatigue is overwhelming. College students living in moldy dorms frequently have to drop out of school until the illness is treated effectively. Older adults have to retire or stop working due the fatigue. If you have overwhelming fatigue, CIRS may be a major contributor to your illness.

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Breathing Problems

Exposure to mold can cause a host of respiratory problems, such as breathing difficulties, allergies, and asthma, especially in individuals with a weakened immune system. Mold can worsen asthma, irritate the nasal passages, lungs, and throat, and lead to symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and nasal congestion. Other health issues such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis have also been associated with mold sickness.

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Sadness and Depression

Mold can cause a variety of illnesses that can show up in different ways, such as psychological symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, concentration problems, and memory loss. It has been reported that nearly 40% of people who live in moldy homes experience depression. Researchers suggest that exposure to toxic mold and dealing with the physical symptoms of mold illness can contribute to mental health issues.

Due to this phenomenon, many mold patients are given antidepressant medications in the conventional channels.

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Feeling "Pins and Needles"

Numbness, twitching, or tingling in the extremities, such as hands, feet, legs, and arms, is another symptom of mold illness. The sensation is similar to pins and needles, which are often felt when the body is held in an uncomfortable position for a long time. While this sensation can indicate serious nerve damage or disease, it can also be a symptom of mold sickness.

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Digestion Problems and Disorders

When exposed to mold, individuals may experience various digestive problems. Some may lose their appetite, leading to unintentional weight loss. Others may suffer from stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Furthermore, the influx of mold spores may trigger systemic inflammation, causing bloating and weight gain due to the digestive system's exposure to harmful mold.

Top Tips for

Controlling Mold in Your Environment

It's not possible to completely eliminate all mold and mold spores from your home or place of work. However, since mold spores need moisture to grow, the best way to prevent or get rid of growth is to reduce the moisture in your environment. If you already have mold growing there, it's important to clean it up and address the issue causing dampness. If you only clean up the mold and don't address the underlying problem, the mold is likely to return.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture throughout your home or office:

  • Use A/C or Dehumidifiers. This is especially important if you live in a hot, humid area of the United States.
  • Ensure A/C drip pans are clean, dry, and obstruction-free.
  • Thoroughly dry areas that are damp or wet within 48 hours.
  • Be sure to install insulation in cold areas like your home's exterior walls and windows. Doing so will reduce condensation.
  • Work with an HVAC company to check your HVAC system. Doing so can help ensure your unit is removing as much humidity as possible.
  • Keep the humidity in your home below 60% whenever possible.
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Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in your kitchen:

  • Check for leaks near your ice makers, sinks, and anywhere else water is present.
  • Make sure your exhaust fans are directing moisture outside, not into your attic.
  • If you notice your appliances are causing moisture on windows and other surfaces, turn them off as soon as you're done using them.

Here are some tips to help reduce moisture in crawlspaces:

  • Use a plastic covering on the dirt in your crawlspace. Doing so will prevent moisture from saturating the ground.
  • Ensure that your crawlspace or basement is ventilated well.
  • Check your home's gutters. Make sure they're directing water away from your property, not toward your foundation or crawlspace.

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Mold Toxicity Treatment in York, PA

Trying to "tough it out" through life with CIRS isn't any way to live. If you're suffering from the effects of biotoxin illness, you should know that there are solutions available to help you reclaim your health and your life. With the help of a can-do attitude, healthy living, and mold illness treatment from Proactive Wellness, there's light at the end of the dark tunnel you're trapped within. Contact our office today to get started on your first step toward recovery!

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Central Pa. family at Eagles playoff game learns house burned down: ‘Pretty surreal’

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had just streaked down the field 44 yards for the team’s first touchdown Sunday when Derek Sandstrom felt his phone vibrating.Sandstrom, his wife Sheri and son Carter were attending their “one game a year.” But instead of a friend phoning to celebrate the Birds’ score, it was a neighbor who didn’t normally call.&l...

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had just streaked down the field 44 yards for the team’s first touchdown Sunday when Derek Sandstrom felt his phone vibrating.

Sandstrom, his wife Sheri and son Carter were attending their “one game a year.” But instead of a friend phoning to celebrate the Birds’ score, it was a neighbor who didn’t normally call.

“I don’t know why I answered the call when I did,” Sandstrom told PennLive on Monday. He guessed it was just one of those odd feelings that guided him.

Amid the celebratory cacophony of the stadium, Sandstrom, 53, got some of the worst news of his life.

“Your house is fully engulfed in fire,” the neighbor told him. The house, located on the 100 block of Hemlock Lane in Newberry Township, York County, went up in flames around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

“It sounded like a joke,” Sandstrom recalled thinking.

It wasn’t.

“You can imagine. It’s loud there in the stands. It was a festive, crazy environment. People were high-fiving and fist-bumping each other. And I hear my house is destroyed. The news amidst all of that was pretty surreal.”

Then Sandstrom informed an unsuspecting, smiling Sheri.

“I leaned over and told my wife. Our whole mood changed instantly,” he said.

If the family needed further proof, they were soon receiving pictures of their one-and-a-half-story home in flames as several neighbors sent out texts. One even posted the photos on Facebook.

“Flames were licking out of the top of the roof. They’re telling us what’s going on,” Sandstrom said of his neighbors. “It was a pretty destructive event. Not just a little fire.”

One moment, the Sandstrom family was “super-excited, huge Eagles fans.” The next, they were headed back to what was left of their home amid snowy, stormy road conditions.

“We didn’t even make it through the first quarter,” Sandstrom said of the divisional playoff game, which the Eagles won over the L.A. Rams 28-22.

That was the only good news.

After a long, three-hour-plus journey back to Newberry Township, the Sandstroms slowly approached their address. Night had fallen, but the flashing emergency lights of multiple fire trucks still at the scene lit the dark.

“We’re coming up over the hill. You see all the fire trucks; all the lights were flashing wildly,” Sandstrom recounted. “Then we got close enough to see exposed framing, melted siding, windows busted out and missing sections of roof. It became real very quickly.”

Sandstrom credits the responding fire departments of Newberry and Fairview townships, as well as Goldsboro, with being “awesome, helpful and kind.” They even managed to rescue the family cat, Pirate.

The Newberry fire department reported in a Facebook post that one firefighter slipped and fell in the icy conditions outside the home. He was treated at the scene by EMS and fire crews, then transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Sandstrom said he was told by fire officials at the scene the likely cause of the blaze was a chimney fire, fueled by a wood-burning stove in the basement that the family used for heat for the past 25 years.

“They took us through the house,” Sandstrom said of the on-scene fire officials. “The firemen said it’s a total loss. Most of the house is gone. There isn’t any furniture. It’s all burned up. Most of the exterior walls are gone. Where you used to see a wall, now you see the backyard. It’s destroyed. We’re going to be starting over.”

Asked about a dollar figure for the loss, Sandstrom said, “I wouldn’t even know how to calculate that.”

The work of starting over began Sunday evening. With the help of neighbors, Sandstrom and his family began salvaging his many musical instruments from the basement, an area spared from the flames but not smoke and water damage.

Thus far, the music instructor and church musical director said they’ve been able to rescue some keyboards and sound systems, along with a trumpet, clarinet, flute and trombone.

“I’m still looking for my saxophone,” he said.

As for any other belongings, Sandstrom said, “We don’t have any.”

But the family does have the help of their church, Collective Journey Seventh-day Adventists of York, as well as an appointment with the American Red Cross later Monday.

“There’s definitely been an outpouring of support,” Sandstrom said. “So many people have reached out.”

For now, the family is living with relatives. A second son, Morgan, 24, who also lives at the house, is currently working out of state. Most everything else is up in the air.

“You have to start again. I don’t know how this works,” Sandstrom said. “We have faith in God to get us through all this.”

One thing’s for sure, come next Sunday afternoon the Sandstroms will be watching their beloved Eagles in the NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders. They just don’t know from where.

As for this past Game Day, there’ll be plenty of memories — just not the kind they ever expected.

“We’re never going to forget this one,” Sandstrom said.

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How much snow did we get in south-central PA? Here are totals across the region

Sunday's snowstorm left the region blanketed with between 3 inches of snow to nearly 10 inches, depending on the location.The highest totals were in Lebanon County, with Palmyra reporting 9.8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The lowest total was reported in Hanover - just three inches.Other snow totals in York and Adams counties,...

Sunday's snowstorm left the region blanketed with between 3 inches of snow to nearly 10 inches, depending on the location.

The highest totals were in Lebanon County, with Palmyra reporting 9.8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The lowest total was reported in Hanover - just three inches.

Other snow totals in York and Adams counties, according to the weather service, were:

McSherrystown: 6.1

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Littlestown: 6

York Springs: 5.5

Spring Grove: 7.8

Emigsville: 7.5

York: 6.3

Red Lion: 6

Stonybrook: 5.6

Glen Rock: 5

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Expect the snow to stick around until at least the end of the week as the region is expected to be blasted with Arctic air. The high Monday wasn't expected to exceed 9 degrees with wind chills making it fee below zero, according to the weather service. The single-digit temperatures are expected to last until Friday, when temperatures may climb to 20 degrees, according to the weather service.

The weather service has forecast that temperatures may reach the mid 30s on Saturday, making it feel downright balmy after a few days in the deep freeze.

This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: How much snow did we get in south-central PA? Here are totals

How much snow did central Pa. get, and how cold will it be the next several days?

Weather forecasters can feel pretty good about their predictions for Sunday’s storm.They said a fast-moving storm would drop the heaviest amounts of snow during the afternoon hours, and accumulate 4 to 6 inches.As weather spotters reported their total while skies began to clear on Sunday night, those predicted amounts turned out to be spot-on.Based on the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for...

Weather forecasters can feel pretty good about their predictions for Sunday’s storm.

They said a fast-moving storm would drop the heaviest amounts of snow during the afternoon hours, and accumulate 4 to 6 inches.

As weather spotters reported their total while skies began to clear on Sunday night, those predicted amounts turned out to be spot-on.

Based on the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for the week, whatever snow that fell will stick around into next weekend.

A multi-day period of bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills is expected late Sunday night through Wednesday night, according to the NWS, with wind-chill values as low as 10 to 25 degrees below zero Monday and Tuesday nights in a few spots around the state.

Highs might top 20 degrees on Monday and not leave the teens on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Average temperatures for the month in Harrisburg are 2.5 degrees below normal, and that average will only drop more this week.

As for the storm, it affected most of the central and all of the eastern sections of the state, with the mountains and western half of the state missing out.

Per the NWS, here are the snowfall totals from Sunday’s storm:

Here are some totals from eastern Pa., according to NBC10 in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley News.

The snowstorm is the first part of a wintry week, with a record-setting cold spell starting on Monday.

How cold is it about to get? Most of Pennsylvania won’t see the temperature reach the freezing mark until Friday at the earliest, with wind chills values in the teens during the day and near or below zero at night through Tuesday night.

Even Wednesday looks brutally cold despite the winds dying down, with highs in the teens and a low that night in the single digits.

Temperatures will moderate Thursday through Sunday.

No precipitation is in the forecast.

Per the NWS, here’s the seven-day forecast for Harrisburg:

Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 21 and gusts to 25 mph

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 5 and wind chill values as low as -5

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 18, and wind chill values as low as -5

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy, low around 2

Wednesday: Sunny, high near 16

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, low around 3

Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 26

Thursday night: Partly cloudy, low around 8.

Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 31.

Friday night: Partly cloudy, low around 13.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 36

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, low around 25

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 40

All-day storm leading to central Pa. cancelations, snow emergencies

The onset of the snowstorm is prompting everything from cancelations to snow emergencies across central Pennsylvania.Many central Pa. churches either canceled or curtailed their Sunday worship schedule and other activities because of the storm, which could drop 4 to 6 inches across the region before it clears out tonight.Those include the ...

The onset of the snowstorm is prompting everything from cancelations to snow emergencies across central Pennsylvania.

Many central Pa. churches either canceled or curtailed their Sunday worship schedule and other activities because of the storm, which could drop 4 to 6 inches across the region before it clears out tonight.

Those include the Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dover, York County, which closed for the day at 10:45 a.m., Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church in Harrisburg, which canceled its morning service, and First United Methodist Church of Hershey, Dauphin County, which canceled all worship services and all afternoon and evening activities.

Considering that conditions are expected to worsen from late morning through the afternoon, anyone planning to attend a church service or other event on Sunday would be smart to check the website or social media or make a phone call to see if it’s still taking place.

The same advice applies for any business you were planning to visit on Sunday.

Many communities already have put into effect snow emergencies. You can view those at the following links:

More will be added to the list as they are announced.

Most school districts already are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day, although there could be lingering cancelations or delays on Tuesday morning because of the windy conditions and dangerously cold temperatures that are forecast to follow in the wake of the storm.

The Gamut Theatre Group in Harrisburg canceled its Sunday matinee performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” originally scheduled for 2:30 p.m. No scheduled date is planned. All patrons who purchased tickets will receive refunds that will go back to their original payment methods, the group announced. Refunds will be issued on Sunday, but it might take a few days before they are reflected in your bank statement. If you do not receive your refund by Jan. 25, contact the theater group.

Also, The Shops at Rockvale in Lancaster County announced via Facebook that they will not open Sunday.

One postponement already announced for Monday is the town hall planned by the Black Pastors United for Education (BPUE). It was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the New Covenant Church of Philadelphia,7500 Germantown Ave. It will be rescheduled at a later time.

National Weather Service issues winter storm warning for Sunday in Central PA

(This story was updated to add new information.)A Winter Storm Warning was issued for York and Adams County by the National Weather Service in State College.In the announcement, made around 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, the weather service said four to six inches of snow were expected for the area, along with localized areas of up to seven inches or more.The warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.Snow was expected to begin light around 9 a.m., and become heavier by ar...

(This story was updated to add new information.)

A Winter Storm Warning was issued for York and Adams County by the National Weather Service in State College.

In the announcement, made around 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, the weather service said four to six inches of snow were expected for the area, along with localized areas of up to seven inches or more.

The warning is in effect from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Snow was expected to begin light around 9 a.m., and become heavier by around 11 a.m., followed by the heaviest snow in the afternoon around 3 p.m., according to a weather service forecast.

"Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility," the warning stated.

"Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow," according to the warning.

Snowfall numbers have trended up over the weekend, with the weather service upping the numbers from three to four inches up to four to six inches in the area.

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The expected conditions have led municipalities to begin declaring snow emergencies, which typically prohibit vehicles from being parked on snow emergency routes.

Paradise Township in York County was among the first to issue a snow emergency for Sunday, in effect from 10 a.m. on Sunday to 5 p.m. on Monday.

Cumberland Township in Adams County additionally issued a snow emergency for Sunday, in effect from 7 a.m. on Sunday until snow and ice are mitigated by the township.

Arctic temps expected next week

The storm comes as frigid Arctic temperatures are expected to move into the area over the next week.

Extreme cold temperatures were expected from Sunday night through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Hanover was forecast to experience a low of -1 degree Fahrenheit on Monday, followed by lows of 1 degree on Tuesday and 2 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, according to Accuweather forecasts.

In York, the National Weather Service said that minimum wind chill temperatures of -7 degrees Fahrenheit were expected on Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

For Gettysburg, those wind chill temperatures were expected to be -3 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday and -1 degree Fahrenheit on Wednesday.

Previously reported on Friday:

Tired of snow yet?

According to a release by the National Weather Service in State College on Friday, another plowable snow is expected for York and Adams counties on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, and a Winter Storm Watch was in place.

In a snowfall map issued on Friday morning, the weather service forecasted four inches of snow in the York and Hanover area, with three to four inches around Adams County and northern York County.

"Changes in the forecast are likely due to above normal uncertainties regarding the timing and location of the swath of accumulating snow," said the weather service in a Friday release.

The snow was expected to begin around 10 a.m. on Sunday in the Hanover area, according to a forecast by Accuweather, and end around 9 p.m. that evening.

On Friday afternoon, the weather service issued a Winter Storm Watch that included York and Adams counties, warning that heavy snowfall and accumulations of four to six inches were possible on Sunday.

In the Accuweather forecast, three to six inches was expected for the Hanover area.

"Expect significant delays even if only a small amount of snow accumulates," a forecast from Accuweather said, while the National Weather Service warned of the potential for hazardous travel conditions.

Harrison Jones is the Hanover reporter for the Evening Sun. Reach him at hjones@gannett.com.

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