Winter Weather
Revised Tow Restrictions Winter Weather Conditions Ohio River Mile 531.5 – 918.5
Notice Number: 212968-2 / 2026-007 Effective: 02/06/2026 13:30 thru 02/12/2026 08:00 EST REFERENCE: Navigation Notice No. 2026-004 dated January 30, 2026 Navigation Notice No. 2026-005 dated February 6, 2026 Notice…
Read MoreNavigation Notice 2026-005 – Revised – Tow Restrictions – Winter Weather Conditions
Notice Number: 212968-1 / 2026-005 Effective: 02/06/2026 13:30 – Until Further Notice EST Notice 2026-005 – REVISED – Tow Restrictions – Winter Weather Conditions Attached is a copy of Navigation…
Read MoreMSU Pitt – MSIB 01-26 issued 2/6/2026
Attached is an MSIB that we are issuing today urging caution during ice conditions and mostly geared toward urging preemptive measures for barge/fleeting areas in anticipation of warming up next…
Read MoreIWW Lock Status Update ICE Conditions 04 Feb 2026
From: Morgan, Douglas S CIV USARMY CEMVR (USA) IWW Lock Status Update ICE Conditions 02 Feb 2026 Terry, Well…hate to sound like a broken record but no real changes again…
Read MoreOhio River Safety Zone – Effective 4 Feb 2026 @ 1000 Hours
Good Afternoon, We wanted to send important information out to industry as soon as possible regarding a restriction that will be going into effect tomorrow. Effective tomorrow, February 4, 2026…
Read MoreIWW Lock Status Update ICE Conditions 03 Feb 2026
Terry, IWW Lock Status Update ICE Conditions 3 Feb 2026 No changes once again. With the moderating temps but still staying below freezing, we are no longer seeing ice building…
Read MoreBNM SEC OHV BNM 0032-26 for Barge Tow Restrictions on New Cumberland and Montgomery
REQUEST BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS BEGINNING ON 02 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 1600 LOCAL UNTIL CANCELED. THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORT PITTSBURGH HAS ISSUED THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ADVISORY FOR BARGE TOW…
Read MoreIWW Lock Status Update ICE Conditions 29 Jan 2026
Please see attached and pass along. Its not looking to good for this weekend so get ready. If any of the towing companies plan on shutting down or getting off…
Read MoreExtreme Cold & Ice Conditions – Willow Island Lock Closure & Width Restriction Clarification
All, See attached slides from the NWS. 01.29.2026 3.25 AM EST – DssPacket We are heading into a stretch of significant cold over the next several days, and conditions on the river…
Read MoreIRCA Ice and Weather Update
Here are the slides with the great news from our friends at the weather center. Stay warm and safe!! 2026_01_26_IRCA_briefing Terry Bass (more…)
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