Lake-effect snow still slamming the Midwest

Drivers should be aware of patchy black ice in the Midwest and Northeast regions, although it may be worse in the Mountain Prairie region, especially in Big Sky country. Ice and/or black ice has been reported today across a large portion of north-central and central Montana, generally east of the I-15 corridor from Sweet Grass to Great Falls, as well as north of Kings Hill Pass and Judith Gap. Rain that fell during the overnight hours has frozen to road surfaces, creating hazardous travel conditions in areas. If possible, drivers may want to circumvent these areas.

Other notable U.S. weather

Coastal flooding is possible today in northeastern Florida, from Flagler Beach to St. Augustine to Jacksonville. Strong onshore flow and a full moon will combine with high tide cycles to produce potentially significant flooding and beach erosion. Widespread minor tidal flooding is forecast, along with localized moderate flooding around times of high tide. This could affect deliveries on US-1 and A1A. Minor coastal flooding may also hit areas from Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia to Charleston, South Carolina.

Tropical update

Tropical Depression Kalmaegi is spinning over the western Phillipine Sea, producing sustained winds of only 35 mph. Kalmaegi will not likely reach typhoon strength – winds of at least 74 mph – but it will get stronger as it approaches the Philippines over the next few days. On the depression’s current forecast track, winds and storm surge will increase in the northern Philippines this weekend, with a direct landfall possible on Sunday, Nov. 17 just north of Palanan. Shippers should expect possible short-term delays in ocean freight. Minor disruptions are likely to local and regional business and supply chain operations.

Have a great day, and be careful out there!