NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — LCMC Health officials announced the activation of their code grey plan at hospitals across the Greater New Orleans region. Code Grey is called to indicate a severe weather event. The decision came as Southeast Louisiana experienced a winter snowstorm blanketing parts of the state in 5 to 10 inches. What areas got the most snow during winter storm 2025? LCMC officials say all clinics and urgent cares are closed on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and that elective surgeries are canceled. While all hospital emergency rooms remain open, the following hospitals are on lockdown due to the ongoing weather: Children’s Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital Lakeview Hospital New Orleans East Hospital Touro Lakeside Hospital University Medical Center West Jefferson Medical Center Operations have been suspended at Children's Hospital Emergency Room Metairie and at LCMC Health Emergency Care Downtown. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Democrats grill Project 2025 co-author over ‘illegal’ Trump funding move New Orleans Pelicans game postponed following winter storm LCMC Health activates Code Grey placing hospitals on lockdown after winter storm FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | Low-Carb Birthday Cake to Celebrate Molly’s 50th! Trump to huddle with House GOP moderates at White House