Weather and Critical Events

Section of I-90 in New York State off-limits to trucks until further notice.

Expected high winds have led to a ban on hauling empty trailers on part of the New York State Thruway in western New York starting at 3 a.m. Thursday.

Storm will mainly be a challenge for truckers attempting local and regional runs.

Carriers accepting more loads ahead of the storm, shippers extending lead times.

A foot of snow possible in the Chicago metro area.

Winter weather can have a major impact on freight movement. Read meteoroligist Nick Austin’s article about winter weather conditions.

More than a foot of weekend snow could hit volatile markets with elevated rejection levels.

Rejections, lead times down in southern markets despite snowfall forecast.

“I would hope that if it were my kids, that someone would stop and help them.”

Snow, slush could slow down freight flows from Appalachians to East Coast.

Gusty winds, up to a foot of snowfall could slow down regional deliveries.

Snow, frigid temperatures hitting markets with tight reefer capacity.

Up to 4 feet of snow could bury some Northwest mountains next few days.

Subzero temperatures behind snowfall may be a challenge for reefer drivers in Great Lakes, New England.

Markets comprising nearly 11% of the nation’s outbound freight in path of winter storm.

Five markets totaling more than 10% of U.S. outbound freight could get hit by impending snowstorm.

Tender rejections in Denver market rising to 12% over the past week, one of the highest levels in the country.

“There will be extended closures on I-70 and US-40.”

Ports of Hedland and Dampier, big iron ore exporters, in Cyclone Damien’s path.

Up to a few feet of Rockies snowfall next two days. Long haul drivers may want to wait out this storm.