WINTER STORM DISRUPTS POST-THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ACROSS MIDWEST AND GREAT LAKES
Heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds slowed highways from Montana to Ohio and led to widespread flight delays, including a 45-vehicle crash on I-70 near Terre Haute and hour-plus airport delays in Chicago and St. Louis.
NEARLY 1,000 FLIGHTS CANCELED AT O’HARE AS SNOW POUNDS CHICAGO AREA
By Saturday afternoon, O’Hare topped 900 cancellations and a multi-hour ground delay amid forecasts of up to 10 inches of snow; Midway also saw significant cancellations as the winter storm peaked from noon to 8 p.m.
MORE THAN 1,400 U.S. FLIGHTS CANCELED AS STORM HITS UPPER MIDWEST
FlightAware data showed nationwide cancellations surging, with the FAA issuing ground stops for both Chicago airports as heavy snow and ice snarled one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
ROADS ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SNOW-COVERED; MSP REPORTS DELAYS
NWS Twin Cities warned of deteriorating conditions and 35 mph gusts along I‑90, as MnDOT images showed highways partially to fully covered and Minneapolis–St. Paul International posted cancellations and delays.
NORTHEAST INDIANA UNDER WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
The National Weather Service expects heavy snow across multiple Indiana counties with 4–7 inches possible, urging drivers to avoid travel amid reduced visibility and slick interstates including I‑69 and I‑70 corridors.
WYDOT FLAGS EXTREME BLOWOVER RISK ON I‑80; RESTRICTIONS FOR HIGH-PROFILE VEHICLES
Southeast Wyoming stretches of I‑80 reported slick conditions, blowing snow and dangerous winds, with closures to light/high-profile vehicles and advisories shifting through the Cheyenne–Laramie area early Saturday.
ILLINOIS CITY DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY AS STORM DUMPS 5–8 INCHES IN REGIONS
Jacksonville imposed parking restrictions through Monday morning; state police activated snow plans and warned of hazardous, snow-covered roads and slick bridges across west-central Illinois corridors including I‑72 and US‑67.
FEDEX SUSPENDS MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE ON SOME INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY SERVICES DEC. 1
Citing peak-season volumes and reduced MD‑11 capacity, FedEx said Friday it will temporarily suspend MBG on select international priority shipments starting Dec. 1 to preserve network reliability during the holidays.
UPS WARNS MD‑11 GROUNDING COULD LAST MONTHS, TIGHTENING HOLIDAY AIR CARGO CAPACITY
In an internal memo reported Friday, UPS said inspections and repairs after its Nov. 4 crash will take longer than expected, keeping MD‑11s sidelined into 2026 and forcing more charters and network adjustments in peak season.
YELLOW CORP REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH PENSION PLANS SEEKING BILLIONS IN BANKRUPTCY CASE
Court filings Friday show agreements with 14 pension plans, clearing a path to distribute proceeds from asset sales and potentially freeing a small pool for junior creditors as the LTL carrier winds down its estate.
‘MAKE AMAZON PAY’ PROTESTS HIT WAREHOUSES WORLDWIDE THROUGH CYBER MONDAY
Worker actions across 30+ countries on Black Friday targeted Amazon’s labor, environmental and AI policies; U.S. logistics hubs faced demonstrations as peak parcel season ramps and weather strains capacity further.
USPS LAUNCHES REAL-TIME HOLIDAY MAIL COUNTER, TOUTS READINESS FOR PEAK SHIPPING
The Postal Service activated its live seasonal counter Friday and highlighted network investments aimed at sub‑three‑day average delivery times as volumes surge after Thanksgiving weekend.
USPS SPOTLIGHTS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, ‘LAST MILE’ SUPPORT FOR MAIN STREET SHIPPERS
Local USPS teams in states like Florida showcased delivery and shipping solutions for small businesses ahead of Cyber Week, underscoring affordable ground services and holiday cutoffs for on‑time arrivals.
SEMI–CAR CRASH CLOSES I‑65 NEAR INDIANAPOLIS FOR HOURS; BOTH DRIVERS HOSPITALIZED
Indiana State Police said an overnight collision near County Line Road overturned a tractor‑trailer and ignited a car, shutting I‑65 for more than three hours as crews made rescues and cleared the scene.
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