North American Snow Conference 2019

How is a Weather Forecast Generated and Why is that Important to Me? (Room 255C)

20 May 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Winter Maintenance Planning & Operations

Winter operations decision-makers have to rely on weather data. When should the crews be called out? Which chemicals should be used for the type of expected snow and/or ice event?  What impacts the accuracy of a weather forecast? Not every weather model is created in the same way and each has strengths and weaknesses. Discover how a weather forecast is generated and what new technologies have been introduced in the last five years that will help in your decision-making.