High winds rocking some western freight markets (with forecast video)

Mar 05, 2020 at 08:02 AM CST - 1
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 the past day or two, and the weather won’t let up until late this afternoon and evening. Southeastern Wyoming is notorious for wild winds, even in the absence of snowstorms. Although snow hasn’t been falling there the past two days, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) shut down sections of Interstate 80 because of a ground blizzard. A ground blizzard happens when strong winds kick up snow off the ground, sending it swirling into the air. This can happen under clear skies, often reducing visibility and causing whiteout conditions. A ground blizzard is possible again today.

Mar 05, 2020 at 08:02 AM CST

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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 the past day or two, and the weather won’t let up until late this afternoon and evening. Southeastern Wyoming is notorious for wild winds, even in the absence of snowstorms. Although snow hasn’t been falling there the past two days, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) shut down sections of Interstate 80 because of a ground blizzard. A ground blizzard happens when strong winds kick up snow off the ground, sending it swirling into the air. This can happen under clear skies, often reducing visibility and causing whiteout conditions. A ground blizzard is possible again today.