FedEx and UPS stated they proceed to expertise delays per week after Winter Storm Fern swept by means of southern and northeastern states and with some areas hit by blizzard situations this weekend.
Many elements of the United States nonetheless have unplowed streets after an unprecedented quantity of snow and ice final weekend. And a bomb cyclone hitting areas together with the Carolinas, West Virginia and Georgia, is inflicting extra delays for supply drivers.
“FedEx services across the U.S. continue to be impacted by winter storms. Contingency plans remain in place to help minimize service impacts. As local conditions and restrictions allow, FedEx is providing pickup and delivery services. The safety of our team members remains our number one priority,” FedEx stated Saturday on its web site.
Delayed or suspended deliveries usually are not eligible for a refund, FedEx famous. UPS additionally stated its service assure won’t apply to shipments affected by winter climate.
FedEx’s listing of affected zip codes included areas in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia and Washington, DC.
UPS warned that extreme climate might trigger delays by means of the whole community, even when it doesn’t have an effect on supply into a specific neighborhood.
Customers anticipating packages can test the firm web sites or FedEx Delivery Manager to trace shipments.