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Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) last week reported fourth-quarter results and CEO Timothy Boyle was a guest on CNBC's "Mad Money" to about the quarter and other hot topics. Cold Weather Columbia Sportswear's fourth-quarter report compared unfavorably to the prior...

A snowstorm in the Southwest is making a beeline toward the Midwest and Northeast, and it could disrupt freight flows in a few large markets. SONAR Critical Events and radar: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020; Midwest-Northeast winter storm Tuesday through Tuesday night, the storm will continue dumping...

A winter storm has shut down roads in the Rockies, and it won't let up until Friday night. The storm began Thursday across the northern Rockies of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, spreading into Colorado and the Wasatch Range in Utah during the evening. The storm will continue Friday in these areas,...

Forward Air hasn't been the only carrier stunting operations amid severe winter weather on Wednesday. UPS Inc (NYSE: UPS), one of the biggest truckload carriers in the U.S., has suspended service in more than 100 counties in two states because of heavy snowfall. The storm is impacting 39 Oklahoma...

Frequent rainstorms and snowstorms have slammed the Northwest this month, resulting in higher volatility in this freight region. Quiet weather days have been scarce, and another storm is on the way this weekend. This storm may not have as much impact on travel and trucking as some of the others,...

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...

A high-impact winter storm is slamming portions of the Great Plains and Midwest and won't stop until late Saturday. Snow, sleet, freezing rain and blizzard conditions will likely cause freight movement delays and short-term rate volatility across the region for the next several days. SONAR...

=It's winter, so disruptive weather is practically a way of life for many truckers across the U.S. This week, a few regions – namely the Northwest, Midwest and Northeast – will be the targets of storms that may result in periods of minor to moderate delays of freight movement on interstates....

There's no rest for the weary as several more storms will likely slam the U.S. Northwest during the next several days. Rounds of heavy snowfall and rainfall have been hitting the region since the start of the new year, and a steady stream of moisture and energy off the Pacific will keep the train...

The Northwest freight region remains volatile as copious amounts of snowfall continue to hit the Cascades and northern Rockies this week. Truckers will likely have to chain up and watch their speed. Shippers should expect ground delays, but disruptions are also possible in the air and on the tracks...

Major weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards, and historic flooding can produce immediate volatility as well as lasting effects on supply chains, depending on where they hit. Besides the obvious results of every day/short-term weather – possible shutdowns of local/ regional supply chains and...

We hope all of you have had a happy and safe start to the new year! Unfortunately, the weather has been rough in some parts of the U.S. the past couple of days. Snow and wind and have caused problems in various regions, with one tractor-trailer rollover caught on video in Colorado. Mother Nature...