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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery may be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm expected this weekend.
In its latest alert, last updated Wednesday, the USPS said a widespread winter weather system across much of the United States could cause delays in the processing, transportation and delivery of mail and packages in various areas.
Affected areas include parts of the Northern Plains, Great Lakes, Midwest, Ohio Valley, Northeast, Southwest, Southern Plains, and Southeast, affecting the states from Montana and Maine to Texas and Georgia, as well as Washington, DC.
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“Due to the winter weather that will grip much of the country this weekend and next week, the Postal Service anticipates impacts to transportation and delivery in many areas,” the USPS said in a statement Thursday. “These conditions include heavy snowfall and blizzards, ice damage, record temperatures, high winds and long-term power outages.”
The USPS said it would continually monitor the situation and adjust “operations where possible to minimize the impact.”
The USPS said a widespread winter weather system across much of the United States could cause delays in the processing, transportation and delivery of mail and packages in various areas. (Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images)
FOX Weather Reported The mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow could make travel hazardous and lead to power outages and tree damage in parts of the Southeast, while heavier snowfall is expected in the north. AccuWeather said the winter storm is expected to bring cold temperatures not seen in five years.
THE postal service publishes service alerts regarding temporary interruptions or changes to messaging service when severe weather conditions like this are expected. These alerts impact everyday consumers and small businesses as well as large commercial shippers and help them plan accordingly.
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The USPS website also provides information for residential customers and small businesses find out if mail is delivered and if their local post office is open.
Here are the states and districts where mail could be affected:
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
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Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
The Postal Service issues service alerts regarding temporary interruptions or changes to postal service when severe weather conditions like this are expected. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
new York
North Carolina
North Dakota
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington, D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
