Monitoring Severe Storms
Announcement Number: CN2023-9
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: February 13, 2023
To Our Customers,
Two storm systems have the potential to impact our network in the South and Midwest.
Midwest
A winter storm is forecast to bring snowfall across Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening. The heaviest band of snow (6-12 inches) is expected across Colorado, western Kansas, eastern Iowa and southern Wisconsin. In addition, blizzard conditions with blowing and drifting snow are expected across portions of Colorado, Kansas, southern Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin.
For customers with rail-served facilities located in the affected area, please be sure to clear all walkways and switches of snow and ice prior to the crew arriving. To get more tips for maintaining safe operations during winter storms, visit the Winter Weather Action Plan for Rail Shippers.
South
A separate storm is forecast to bring heavy rains, isolated tornadoes, wind gusts of up to 65 mph and possible local flooding in eastern Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Southern Illinois on Wednesday and Thursday. Following these preparedness tips can help you weather the storm safely.
In anticipation of weather-related impacts to our network, we have positioned resources to address any potential disruptions as quickly and safely as possible. Customers with shipments moving through the impacted states should anticipate delays between 24 to 48 hours.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Care & Support at 800-272-8777 or your Union Pacific representative.