How much wind is too much?

42 mph winds but it's said he was doing over 70 ! He should have slowed down a bit

 

California Storm System

 

I follow the posted warnings, I've shut down twice since I started. both warnings were in Wyoming, gusts of 50 mph plus winds, the first time I had 3200 lbs in the box with a wait of 8 hrs, the second was 6000 in the box with a wait of 3 days. after 28 hr the company ok'd a drop in a yard down the road in opposite direction. unless a roadway is closed Most of runs are heavy enough to go on through.

 

70 mph winds is to much. Sit back ride it out. Read a book watch a movie

 

Ice, snow and wind is another matter

 

You might want to grow another pair with an empty box and 65 mph winds.

 

Give your dispatcher a heads up in case you do encounter high winds.

 

With this weather system you're dealing with, it won't be like Santa Ana Winds or like southern Wyoming winds that go on for days in excess of 50 mph. These winds will come and go with passing storm bands and localized near more intense cells.