FREIGHT FLOWS Archives - Maritime Shipping News

Late-season blizzard heading to Rockies and Plains

11 April 2022

A late-season blizzard could severely slow down or even shut down transportation, supply chains and freight flows this week from the Rockies to south-central Canada.

The same storm that dumped heavy snow in high elevations of the Northwest over the weekend will become stronger as it moves farther inland. The worst conditions for truckers who can’t avoid the storm will likely be Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in the northern Rockies and northwestern South Dakota, as well as western and central...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/late-season-blizzard-heading-to-rockies-and-plains

Warnings remain posted for icy winter storm

24 February 2022

A winter storm that began Wednesday has been spreading sleet and freezing rain from Texas to the mid-South and Ohio Valley. These regions remain at risk for additional accumulations Thursday.

The combination of ice and heaping sleet led to accidents, road closures and power outages in Arkansas. More than 31,000 customers, mostly to the northeast of Little Rock, still had no electricity as of early Thursday morning.

I strongly advise against travel on Highway 67 north of Little Rock, AR. Heavy...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/warnings-remain-posted-for-icy-winter-storm

Extensive winter storm to stretch from Plains to Northeast

23 February 2022

About a week after a storm slammed areas from the Plains to the Northeast with snow and ice, as well as blizzard conditions in the Midwest, another far-reaching system will strike over the next few days.

The storm will take shape in the central U.S. later Wednesday into Thursday. Hazardous ice buildup from freezing rain will likely develop across a swath from northern Texas to central Pennsylvania. This includes central Oklahoma, southern...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/extensive-winter-storm-to-stretch-from-plains-to-northeast

Eastern US braces for strong weekend winter storm

14 January 2022

Transportation crews in the South have been deploying their brine trucks to get ready for an approaching winter storm. Spraying brine before a winter storm begins can prevent snow and rain from freezing on the roads or at least reduce the amount of time it takes for the freezing to occur.

An SCDOT crew from York Maintenance treats the Long Meadow Road bridge over I-77 in York County ahead of predicted wintry weather. #Winter pic.twitter.com/wVrb2rnPoT

— SCDOT (@SCDOTPress) January 13, 2022

Af...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/eastern-us-braces-for-strong-weekend-winter-storm

Midwest snowstorm to strike at cusp of new year

29 December 2021

A snowstorm will slam parts of the MIdwest just as 2021 ends and 2022 begins.

A strong cold front will produce moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds from Nebraska and Kansas to Michigan and Ontario, Canada, from late Friday, New Year’s Eve, through Saturday, New Year’s Day. This winter storm will likely cause disruptions to transportation, as well as local business operations and supply chain networks.

Major cities within the potential impact zone...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/midwest-snowstorm-to-strike-at-cusp-of-new-year

Weekend snowstorm to slam Pacific Northwest

17 December 2021

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.

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

Truckers to face repeated snowstorms in Pacific Northwest

9 December 2021

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.

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

Snowstorms, flood risk returning to Pacific Northwest

12 November 2021

Another series of powerful storms is underway across portions of the Pacific Northwest. Shippers, carriers and customers should expect delays in freight flows over the next several days.

The frequency and intensity of the storms will produce heavy precipitation totals along with strong winds in western parts of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, Canada. This includes the major cities of Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.

Rain totals...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorms-flood-risk-returning-to-pacific-northwest

What does La Nina mean for truckers this winter?

10 November 2021

A La Nina climate pattern is emerging for the second consecutive winter in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC).

For carriers, this means their drivers may have to deal with a high number of delays in the Northwest and Great Lakes. Impacts would spread to shippers and customers.

During La Nina, strong trade winds push more warm Pacific water toward Asia. This produces...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-does-la-nina-mean-for-truckers-this-winter

Big snowstorm to impact truckers in parts of Canada

9 November 2021

Truckers heading across southern Canada, and into the region from the U.S. Upper Midwest, will likely hit weather delays during the second half of the week.

A storm is projected to move from southwestern Canada and the U.S. Northwest, intensifying across the north-central U.S. and south-central Canada by mid-week. Because of ample cold air, precipitation will be primarily in the form of snow, with significant accumulations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/big-snowstorm-to-impact-truckers-in-southern-canada

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