Delay of Mail Delivery to the Mainland United States of America |
January 27, 2026
The designated postal operator of the United States (USPS) has informed us that a severe cold wave has caused mail delivery delays across all regions of the mainland United States of America.
Significant delays are expected for all types of mail (ordinary mail, parcel and EMS) in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern regions, where snowfall is forecast to exceed 12 inches (approximately 30 centimeters).
There may also be delays in the arrival of mail sent to Japan from the same areas.
Thank you for your kind understanding of this situation.
| Areas where significant delays are anticipated | Postal codes |
|---|---|
| Ohio Valley | ZIP codes starting with numbers from 247 to 268, 400 to 427 and 430 to 479 |
| Mid-Atlantic | ZIP codes starting with numbers from 197 to 199, 206 to 212, 214 to 219, 200, 202 to 205 and 569 |
| Northeastern regions | ZIP codes starting with numbers from 005, 010 to 027, 030 to 054, 056 to 063, 070 to 089, 100 to 149 and 150 to 196 |
