NORTHEAST U.S. - The industry is bracing for impact as an unwelcome Nor’easter is expected to affect millions of travelers this Thanksgiving. Meteorologists anticipate seeing heavy rain, snow, and high winds to hit all major metro areas throughout the Northeast throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, typically known as the busiest travel days of the year.
“Rain is expected for coastal areas, and snow for the Central Appalachians and into inland parts of the Northeast U.S., which should adversely affect travel on Wednesday,” the National Weather Service reports. Winter Storm Watches from the National Weather Service have been posted from central Virginia to eastern Maine, including Philadelphia; Albany, NY; Springfield, MA; Hartford, CT; and Portland, ME, according to USA Today.
“The storm should rapidly strengthen off the coast of New England on Wednesday night, leading to strong and gusty winds, especially near the coast,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Ben Noll. “This would lead to some blowing and drifting of the snow, making travel on Wednesday night very difficult.”
Up to 10 inches of snow is possible in some areas, whereas northeastern Pennsylvania is expected to see the highest amount of snow, alongside the Catskills of upstate New York and into Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, according to CNBC.
Though transportation delays are inevitable, Allen Lund Company is making adequate preparations in anticipation of the storm.
“While the poor weather conditions will certainly pose a challenge this holiday season, Allen Lund Company is confident we have the personnel and resources to keep freight delivered on time,” Steve Hull, Manager at Allen Lund’s Portland Office, shared with us. “We will be relying on our carriers and our support team to make wise choices this Thanksgiving week. With some of the most skilled drivers and logistics professionals in the industry among our drivers, our shippers and receivers can rest assured Allen Lund is prepared for the challenges ahead.”
While the storm will greatly impact the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, growers along the East Coast will also be watching the temperatures very closely, especially in Central Florida. Since things are already tight on the supply side with some items like tomatoes, it is imperative that they stay on their toes, one grower tells us. The way it stands and how it’s forecasted now, they are hoping to be in the clear of any significant damage and are hoping for the best.
Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we continue tracking the impact of this Nor’easter.
