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Truckers to face whiteout conditions in Northwest

A strong snowstorm that began in the Northwest on Sunday will gain more steam early this week.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

A potent cold front will move across the region through Tuesday, producing heavy snow, powerful winds and periods of whiteout conditions.

By the time the storm fades, many high elevations of the Washington and Oregon Cascades will be slammed with more 24 to 48 inches of snow and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph. Similar winds will hit parts of the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-to-face-whiteout-conditions-in-northwest

Hot Shots: Blizzards, tornadoes, floods and more

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation and weather. This week features blizzards in the Plains and Mountain West, snow and tornadoes (on separate days) in the South and flooding in the Pacific Northwest.

Related: Mountain passes closed in Washington due to snowstorms

Blinding blizzards

Well…the tow operators have been busy today on I-84. Here's what we're dealing with out in #easternOR today. #ChainUp...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hot-shots-blizzards-tornadoes-floods-and-more

Mountain passes closed in Washington due to snowstorms

Snowstorms have been slamming the Pacific Northwest most of the week, dumping up to 3 feet in some spots from Tuesday through Thursday alone.

Here's what's happened:
✅I-90 closed last night at 11:30 p.m. due to avalanche danger & hazardous conditions.
Crews spent today plowing snow in the safe zone outside the avalanche danger.
Avalanche crew conducted avalanche control work. pic.twitter.com/D3hOsozinK

— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) January 7, 2022

Blizzard conditions have made travel...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mountain-passes-closed-in-washington-due-to-snowstorms

Stormy Christmas week ahead for truckers out West

As much as 10 feet of snow could pile up in parts of the Mountain West by the end of Christmas weekend, making roads treacherous for travel.

Here are some photos from Caltrans webcams at Soda Springs taken around 5 am. Use caution if you must drive in the mountains today. For current road conditions across the area go to https://t.co/6jnhwJNN7a #CAwx @CaltransDist3 pic.twitter.com/bJeVOaWSey

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) December 22, 2021

Truckers making last-minute deliveries and trying...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stormy-christmas-week-ahead-for-truckers-out-west

Weekend snowstorm to slam Pacific Northwest

A new and powerful storm will make travel difficult for weekend trucks in parts of the Pacific Northwest, primarily in the Washington and Oregon Cascades, as well as the Olympic Range in Washington.

Heavy snow and occasional whiteout conditions will likely cause minor to potential moderate delays in freight flows.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

The storm will begin Friday night, with the bulk of the snow Saturday, then fading (but not necessarily ending) Sunday. The National Weather...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-snowstorm-to-slam-pacific-northwest

Major storm heading to Western US

A strong storm system will move from the Pacific into the West Coast late Saturday into Sunday, producing the heaviest amount of precipitation for the region since late October.

The potential impact zone will stretch from Oregon to areas of Southern California. Truckers should expect heavy rain in lower elevations and valleys of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, heavy snow in higher elevations and strong winds at all locations.

Major cities within this zone include Portland, Oregon, and San...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/major-storm-heading-to-western-us

Truckers to face repeated snowstorms in Pacific Northwest

Tractor-trailer on snowy Idaho highway.

The frequency and intensity of the storms will result in moderate to heavy precipitation — coastal and lower-elevation rain and mountain snow — along with very high winds.

Rainfall totals could reach 5 inches in portions of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, with potential flash flooding at times.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

Snowfall totals of up to 5 feet could bury parts of the Washington and Oregon Cascades, as well as the northern Rockies in Idaho and Montana,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-to-face-repeated-snowstorms-in-pacific-northwest

Weekend snowstorm barreling toward Northwest

Truckers will face another Northwest storm as heavy snow spreads across several states this weekend.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

The region has seen numerous storms this fall, leading to record rainfall and devastating flooding in northern Washington and portions of British Columbia. Flooding issues may continue as lower elevations and valleys receive more wet weather.

Friday and Saturday

Truckers will hit the most treacherous travel Friday night and Saturday in the high...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-snowstorm-barreling-toward-northwest

Prolonged stormy pattern to slam Pacific Northwest

Cars and trucks on a snowy Washington state highway.

A series of storm systems will track into the Pacific Northwest starting later Thursday and extending through all of next week.

These storms will be intense at times, with ample amounts of moisture to work with due to a constant flow of moisture from the tropical Pacific called the Pineapple Express. The storms will hit the same general areas from eastern and northern California to western portions of Oregon and Washington, as well as southwestern British Columbia, Canada.

Related: Colorado...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/prolonged-stormy-pattern-to-slam-pacific-northwest

Truckers out West to face more late-season snowstorms

Cars and tractor-trailers on a snow covered Idaho highway.

Spring started three days ago, but Mother Nature doesn’t always pay attention to the calendar.

Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall will keep truckers on their toes much of this week in high elevations of the Northwest and the Rockies.

A series of storm systems will track across these regions, as well as southwestern Canada, during the next five to six days. When all is said and done with this extended event, snowfall totals will range from 6 to 24 inches, with isolated higher totals of 36...

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