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Last Days Of Cruise Season Amidst Snowy Harbor Sighting

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The concluding days of the cruise season in Halifax have encountered an unexpected yet picturesque sight: the first glimpses of snow covering the bustling port, says an article published on the coast website.

As Halifax experiences the first signs of winter, the maritime scene in early November 2023 is bustling with activity. Here’s a glimpse of the ships arriving and departing in Halifax:

Monday, October 30

Car Carrier: This vehicle carrier arrived almost nine days behind...

https://mfame.guru/last-days-of-cruise-season-amidst-snowy-harbor-sighting/

Stormy weather for truckers this week from coast to coast

Truckers, especially over-the-road drivers, will hit all kinds of disruptive weather this week from coast to coast.

A low-pressure system and associated cold front moved onto the West Coast late Sunday night and will continue to spread rain across the Southwest and Four Corners regions Monday and Tuesday.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

Most of the meaningful rain will drench Southern California, with 2 to 4 inches likely in parts of the Los Angeles and San Diego areas....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stormy-weather-for-truckers-this-week-from-coast-to-coast

Messy weekend wintry mix continues in Northern states

Truckers will hit more wet and slushy conditions this weekend from the Great Lakes to the Northeast.

Two cold fronts will produce periods of mixed precipitation — rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain — Friday and Saturday. Most travel impacts will be across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio through Friday night and early Saturday morning, then from West Virginia to Maine the rest of Saturday. Gusty winds may lead to occasional blowing snow and reduced visibility.

The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/messy-weekend-wintry-mix-continues-in-northern-states

Springtime wintry storm hitting Northeast

An early spring storm that dumped more than 12 inches of snow in parts of the Upper Midwest earlier this week began moving into the Northeast Wednesday night. It’s losing steam, but may still impact truckers through Thursday night and into Friday.

Related: 5 states with toughest chain laws for truckers

Mixed precipitation will make roads messy and potentially hazardous from upstate New York to northern New England. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories for the region.

De...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/springtime-wintry-storm-hitting-northeast

Winter storm warnings continue in Upper Midwest

Truckers face another day of dicey winter weather across the Upper Midwest as a storm system slowly spins over the region. Winter storm warnings remain in place for some areas.

Snowfall is accumulating from the Brainerd Lakes area towards the Iron Range. Here is a MNDOT camera near Emily (1/2 way between Remer and Crosby) Expect winter driving conditions #mnwx pic.twitter.com/mznXJ3dDVX

— NWS Duluth (@NWSduluth) March 22, 2022

Snow totals of 4 to 8 inches have already hit some parts of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/winter-storm-warnings-continue-in-upper-midwest

Big dig: DOTs buried in snowplow driver shortages

Many states have been trying to dig themselves out of snowplow driver shortages in recent years, forcing them to step up their recruiting, training and retention strategies.

According to a UPI report, Montana is missing half of its temporary drivers this year. As of early December, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation had hired just 40% of its usual seasonal workers. And in Kansas City, Missouri, transportation officials have been scrambling to onboard new plow drivers to fill a 30% gap...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/big-dig-dots-buried-in-snowplow-driver-shortages

Snowstorm continues pounding Pacific Northwest

A storm continues to spin over the Pacific Northwest, dumping heavy snow in the mountains and drenching rain in the valleys.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

Several inches of snow piled up Monday in the highest elevations of the Washington Cascades, with another 12 to 24 inches possible through Tuesday night. The National Weather Service is continuing its winter weather advisory for these areas, including Lyman, Stevens Pass, Skykomish, Snoqualmie Pass, Paradise and Longmire. The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorm-continues-pounding-pacific-northwest

Weekend snowstorm to slam Northeast

Truckers will hit a blast of heavy snow and high winds in parts of the Northeast for the first half of the weekend.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

A low-pressure system will track from the southern U.S. toward the Northeast on Friday. At the same time, a strong cold front will approach from the Midwest and Plains. Along the way, these systems will intensify, producing rain that will change to heavy snow Friday night and Saturday, fading by Saturday night.

The biggest snow totals...

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

Extensive winter storm to stretch from Plains to Northeast

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. 

Related: Tips for truckers: How to weather a snow squall

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

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