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UPDATE: Idaho Potatoes - Cold Weather Forecast

February 03, 2020
Cold weather is expected in Eastern Idaho this week. Temperatures must be above 18 degrees F for potatoes to be hauled from storage cellars to packing sheds without freezing.  
  • Internal black spotting and bruising can occur when raw product is hauled at sub 18-degrees F
  • High winds, drifting snow, and slick pavements are causing highway closures; hazardous road conditions will affect both inbound and outbound trucks
  • Below is a weather forecast (in Fahrenheit) for the next week
 
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Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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