snowstorms

After a nearly three-month break from major winter storms, the weather will change dramatically in the Sierra Nevada this weekend. A couple of strong cold fronts will track across the region from Saturday through early next week, producing a multi-day storm that will inevitably delay freight flows...

Old Man Winter isn't done with the western United States just yet. After all, it's only mid-March. Storms will crank up across several states beginning Friday, and they will be strong enough to result in potential road closures and power outages into early next week as snow falls hard and winds...

Ugh I-25 southbound was rough #cowx #wywx pic.twitter.com/zIAVyuxhTR — jay johnson (@JayJaywyo) March 3, 2020 Fierce winds are still pounding parts of the Plains, in some of the usual trouble spots for truckers – namely Wyoming and Montana. It's been a bumpy ride in portions of these states for...

Major changes in the weather are coming this weekend to some Western freight markets that have had a break from big snowfalls since early this month. The last major snowfall in Salt Lake City was a daily record 8.6 inches on Feb. 3. The old record was 7 inches in 1936. Denver's last major snowfall...

Say it ain't snow!!! Salt Lake City is seeing some heavy snowfall rates today and more expected in the next few days, as well! Stay safe if you need to travel out there! #utwx pic.twitter.com/VpA3WRbeHC — WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) February 4, 2020 Another winter storm is about to slam the...

Terrible driving conditions across Salt Lake City, Utah. Heavy snow, low visibility and wind just making things brutal today for the area! Please be safe on the roads IF you must travel, otherwise, stay home! Permission: Dave Horn@WeatherBug – Download the app today!#UTwx pic.twitter.com/...

Storms will hit several regions of the U.S. this week, from the Northwest to the Northeast, as well as across the Gulf Coast. Shippers may have a hard time finding carriers who can accept reefer loads in certain areas due to tight capacity, and "protect from freeze" (PFF) procedures will be an...

Broken record alert — another storm is moving through the Northwest. This means the Cascades will be slammed with more snow or rain, depending on location, resulting in some delays in freight movement. SONAR Critical Events and radar: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2019, 11 a.m. EST. Ongoing Northwest...

Old Man Winter is not playing nicely, maintaining a snowy, slushy and icy mess in the mountains of the Northwest. This may add to freight movement issues in the region as the weather stays cold and roads remain hazardous. SONAR Tickers: ROTRI.URNW, RITRI.URNW The latest FreightWaves SONAR data...

Another series of potent snowstorms in the Pacific Northwest begins today, pounding some high elevations in the Cascades with at least 2 to 3 more feet of snowfall this week. Other mountain ranges of the western U.S., as well as portions of the Great Plains, will also receive a visit from Old Man...

Mother Nature is adding insult to injury as winter storms continue to make a mess across two regions recently hit. A blizzard blasted through the Midwest-Great Lakes region last Friday and Saturday, resulting in interstate closures and many accidents in several states. Except for last weekend,...

There's no rest for the weary as another winter storm may slow down Midwest freight movement just a bit in the coming days. The good news is this storm won't be as harsh as the one last weekend. Also, snowstorms are coming back to the Pacific Northwest this week after a short break the past few...

Snowstorms will soon return to the mountain ranges of the western U.S. But at least every region of the country will be free of widespread disruptive weather for the very early part of the week. Northwest A new round of extended mountain snow/valley rain will develop this week across the Pacific...

In this episode, Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland compares 2019 and 2020 overall volumes before diving into various markets for the Carrier Update, Market Expert Donny Gilbert breaks down weather impacts for the Brokers, and Lead Economist Anthony Smith explains the Logistics...

Another snowstorm has closed a portion of two major highways in the Northwestern U.S., and a  potentially high-impact winter storm will arrive in the Midwest tonight. Freight movement delays and travel trouble for truckers will continue in these regions over the coming days. Midwest Mayhem A high...