Author: Jeff Daye

Snowfall is expected on Tuesday December 23rd. Snowfall totals: 10 to 15 cm
Locations: Southern New Brunswick.
Time span: Beginning later tonight ending overnight Tuesday.

A developing system is expected to give snowfall on Tuesday, which may impact Holiday travel on Tuesday. There is unusual uncertainty in the amount of snowfall accumulation expected with this system.

Snowfall warnings have been issued in parts of southern New Brunswick where snowfall amounts are expected exceed 15 cm over a period of 12 hours or less.

Snowfall is expected on Tuesday December 23rd. Snowfall totals: 5-15 cm by Wednesday morning, additional amounts possible Wednesday.
Locations: Central and northern Nova Scotia.
Time span: Beginning Tuesday morning tapering Wednesday morning.

A developing system is expected to give snowfall on Tuesday and Tuesday night, likely impacting Holiday travel.
There is unusual uncertainty in the amount of snowfall expected with this system, where snow may continue for areas near the Atlantic coast through Wednesday. Snowfall totals may be lower for communities along the Atlantic coast, where snow is expected to wet or may briefly mix with rain.

Snowfall warnings have been issued for western mainland Nova Scotia and Cumberland County – Minas Shore, where snowfall totals are expected to exceed 15 cm in 12 hours or less.

Dear Valued Customer,

As severe cold conditions grip parts of Canada, we want to assure you that the safety of our employees, communities, and the goods we transport remains our top priority. To that end, our logistics partners have implemented enhanced safety measures to navigate the challenges posed by extreme winter weather.

Severe cold and heavy snowfall can significantly impact rail operations, particularly the braking systems. To maintain safe operations, a tiered system is used to adjust train lengths when temperatures drop below -25°C.

At -25°C (Tier 1): Train lengths are restricted to a maximum of 10,000 feet.
At -31°C (Tier 2): The maximum train length is reduced further to 8,500 feet.
At -36°C (Tier 2): Train lengths are further restricted to 8,500 feet, with additional safety measures in place.
These tier restrictions often require additional train starts—up to three in certain cases—to safely transport the same volume of goods. While these adjustments are essential for maintaining safety, they may lead to increased operational complexity, particularly as multiple corridors experience severe weather simultaneously.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to minimizing disruptions and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of your goods during these challenging conditions. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to your account representative.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate this winter season together.

Warm regards,
The M-O Team

Please note that a delay of 48-72 hours is anticipated throughout BC, SK, and AB as they continue to deal with extreme weather conditions. We will monitor the situation and provide further updates as they become available.

Please note that due to the closure of Highway 401 Eastbound between Ottawa and Toronto, delays may be possible. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and provide updates as they become available. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to customerservice@m-o.com