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States of emergency declared as ice storm threatens mid-Atlantic

21 January 2022

The governors of two mid-Atlantic states have declared states of emergency as a winter storm threatens to produce very icy conditions across the region.

“I am declaring a state of emergency today to aid in the response to the impending winter weather and to provide additional resources to address potentially high snow accumulations, transportation issues and the potential for power outages,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said in his...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/states-of-emergency-declared-as-ice-storm-threatens-mid-atlantic

Winter storm alerts expanding across Texas, mid-Atlantic

20 January 2022

A developing winter storm may keep truckers away from portions of Texas and the mid-Atlantic for a couple of days.

Freezing rain and snow will make travel treacherous Thursday and Friday as low-pressure systems move along a cold front stretching from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast. Moisture feeding into these regions will hit cold air that’s already in place.

Southern Texas

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and winter...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/winter-storm-alerts-expanding-across-texas-mid-atlantic

How costly were 2021 US weather disasters?

19 January 2022

Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as an ice storm and cold snap, were among 20 weather and climate disasters in the U.S. last year that cost $1 billion or more apiece. The total cost of the disasters, which killed 688 people, was $145 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

In an annual report that NOAA released last week, scientists said 2021 ranked as the fourth-warmest year on record in the U.S., with December being the warmest December on record.

R...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-costly-were-2021-us-weather-disasters

5 devastating New Year’s storms in US history

29 December 2021

Thick ice covering power lines in Kentucky in January 2009.

Winter storms are notorious for stranding drivers on the road or passengers at airports. Adding insult to injury is when these storms strike during the holidays. These are five of the worst winter storms to hit the U.S. on or around New Year’s Day.

1949 Great Plains blizzard

The blizzard of 1949 paralyzed the Great Plains for months, making it one of the worst winter storms in the region’s history. The first storm raged from Jan. 2-5, producing heavy snowfall, strong winds and bitter cold....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/5-devastating-new-years-storms-in-us-history

Major winter storm keeps trucking across the South

15 February 2021

Satellite animation of te continental US.

A destructive winter storm Sunday hit the southern Plains, making travel dangerous and slowing down supply chains due to potential road closures.

The storm has caused widespread power outages and has led to highway accidents and airport closings.

Snow and ice piled up across several states and will cause more issues Monday and Tuesday from eastern Texas to the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys.

Power problems

As of 8 a.m. ET Monday, more than 2 million customers in Texas and about 25,000 in...

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Uber Freight poised for success — Midday Market Update

11 February 2021

Uber Freight posted year-over-year revenue growth of a whopping 43%, citing its Freight Enterprise offering as a key reason for improved performance. CFO Nelson Chan said Uber Freight’s user base expanded by 45% quarterly, a big jump that sparks discussion between Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent in this episode of the Midday Market Update.

The latest COVID-19 relief measure may help protect multiemployer pension funds in danger of failing; the House Ways and Means Committee is championing a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uber-freight-poised-for-success-midday-market-update

Ice storm continues to slam South

11 February 2021

Tractor-trailer heading down icy/snowy highway.

An ice storm continues to spread across several Southern states Thursday, making roads treacherous for truckers.

I55 north near Blytheville is a mess this evening. Heavy icing and accidents. This driver was injured – condition unknown. Ice storm related. Video available soon. #ARwx #LSMwx pic.twitter.com/xsCf4Tf2TD

— Brett Adair (@AlaStormTracker) February 11, 2021

The worst conditions will hit from Arkansas to western Tennessee, northwestern Mississippi and much of Kentucky. Automobile...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ice-storm-continues-to-slam-south

Significant ice storm to hit several states

10 February 2021

Tractor-trailer heading down slick highway on a wintry day.

An ice storm will spread across a dozen states over the next two days, making travel virtually impossible for truckers.

Moisture feeding off the Gulf of Mexico will interact with cold air drifting into portions of the South. This will cause widespread freezing rain and ice Wednesday and Thursday from eastern Oklahoma and the mid-Mississippi Valley to the mid-Atlantic.

Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service issued ice storm warnings where they expect the worst conditions: central and...

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Ice storm to impact truckers from Plains to mid-Atlantic

9 February 2021

"Winter Driving Conditions Ahead" digital sign above snowy highway.

An ice storm will soon spread across a dozen states, making travel for truckers risky, to say the least.

Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will interact with cold, arctic air across portions of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic starting Wednesday. This will cause widespread ice and sleet across the Ohio Valley, as well as snow across portions of the mid-Atlantic. Ice amounts will vary across the zone — from one-tenth to half an inch — but will be enough to significantly disrupt supply chains from...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ice-storm-to-impact-truckers-from-plains-to-mid-atlantic

5 of the top weather events from 2020

14 January 2021

Tractor-trailer flipped by Hurricane Laura, August 2020.

Road tripping through #iowa and we’ve seen a bunch of semi’s flipped over from this crazy wind storm. #SemiTipping #iowastorms pic.twitter.com/TS6Xbg6YqM

— Murray Tucker (@BiggMurr) August 10, 2020

Many memorable weather events, some of which people may want to forget, impacted transportation and the general public in 2020. These are five of the most notable ones.

Iowa derecho

The derecho that hit eastern Iowa on Aug. 10 is officially the most costly thunderstorm in recorded U.S. history. A de...

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