While not packing the wallop that forecasters had been predicting, winter storm Juno nonetheless is bad enough to put a serious crimp in the shipping operations of major carriers in the Northeast.
UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service all reported service delays and shutdowns as the storm continued to move through the region today.
“The Postal Service has suspended delivery and retail operations in several districts as we brace for this major snowstorm,” the USPS said in a statement. “The line of impact includes facilities from the New Jersey shore all the way to Maine’s Downeast region, and includes the cities of New York City, Boston, Providence, Hartford and Portland.”
FedEx did not specify what areas were impacted by the storm beyond New York. “Although contingency plans are in place, some service delays and disruptions can be anticipated for inbound and outbound shipments in New York,” the company said on its alerts page. “FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability in areas that can be safely accessed.”
UPS said on its service update page that there will be no pickups or deliveries in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont today, as well as portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
“We will work to ensure the safety of our employees while minimizing effects on service caused by the storm,” the company said. “Contingency plans are in place to ensure that shipments arrive at their final destinations as quickly as possible as conditions permit.”