# Ice In Forecast Lowers River, Requires Caution - The Waterways Journal

> Forecast extreme cold in the central U.S. could cut the Mississippi River stage at St. Louis to between -3 and -4 feet from January 14 or 15. Industry groups warn of ice formation and urge caution, though recent dredging and water releases should moderate the drop.

- Date: 2024-01-12 · published 2024-01-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32301-ice-in-forecast-lowers-river-requires-caution-the-waterways-journal
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Lower river levels and ice force barge loads to be reduced or halted, which raises barge freight costs and can delay grain shipments from the Upper Mississippi and Illinois river systems.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- waterwaysjournal.net: https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2024/01/12/ice-in-forecast-lowers-river-requires-caution/

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