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Winter Storm Fern is continuing to impact shipping operations across the United States. Severe winter weather, including snow, ice, and cleanup conditions, is affecting ground and air transportation. As a result, shipments handled by major carriers may experience delays.
Below is a summary of the latest official service alerts from each carrier. For real-time updates, we recommend checking the carrier service alert pages directly.
USPS has reported that severe winter weather systems and storm cleanup efforts are impacting operations across major portions of the United States.
Mail pickup, processing, transportation, and delivery may be delayed due to unsafe or blocked transportation routes. USPS has emphasized that the safety of employees and the public remains the top priority during weather recovery efforts.
USPS has also noted that customers can check local service conditions and track shipments through the USPS Service Alerts page and usps.com.
UPS has announced that severe winter weather is impacting services across parts of the Midwestern, Southern, and Northeastern United States.
Pickup and delivery services are operating as conditions permit, but delays are possible. Even if your local area is not directly affected by adverse weather, shipments may still be delayed due to conditions in other parts of the UPS network.
UPS has also confirmed that its Service Guarantee does not apply to shipments affected by severe weather.
For the most current information, customers should refer to the UPS Service Alerts page and track individual shipments through UPS tracking tools.
FedEx has issued an active service disruption notice related to winter weather conditions.
According to FedEx, services in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States are impacted. Contingency plans are in place, and pickup and delivery services are being provided where local conditions allow.
Service impact levels may vary by service type, city, state, and ZIP code. FedEx has stated that shipments delayed due to severe weather are not eligible for refunds under the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee.
Customers are encouraged to review the FedEx Service Alerts page for updated information and track shipments directly on fedex.com.
Shipments currently in transit may arrive later than originally estimated. New shipments created during this period may also move more slowly through carrier networks.
We recommend adding extra buffer time to delivery estimates and keeping customers informed if delays are possible. After the storm passes, carriers may still need several days to clear backlogs.
We will continue monitoring carrier updates and network conditions and share additional information as it becomes available.
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