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Winter Maintenance

Winter Maintenance and Snow Removal Budgeting: The Role of Weather Technology

Introduction Winter maintenance and snow removal are critical operations for municipalities, provinces, and states. Effective budgeting for these services is essential to ensure public safety, maintain infrastructure integrity, and optimize resource allocation. This blog post explores the challenges of winter maintenance budgeting, the cost-benefits of adopting road weather forecasting technology,

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Winter Maintenance

Pavement Temperature & Salt Application: What You Need to Know

Did you know that pavement temperature, not just air temperature, plays a crucial role in determining how much salt should be applied to roads during winter weather? As pavement temperatures drop, the effectiveness of salt in melting snow and ice decreases, meaning that more salt is required to ensure safe

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Winter Maintenance

Measuring Snowfall Accumulations: A Guide for Winter Maintenance Professionals

Accurately measuring snowfall is critical for winter maintenance professionals, yet it’s a task that remains challenging. Despite advances in technology, manual measurements are still preferred for their accuracy and reliability. Understanding how to properly measure snow ensures you get the most accurate data, helping you plan and manage your winter

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Transportation

Weather Safety Hazards in Trucking by Season

The trucking industry must navigate a wide range of weather conditions that pose significant safety hazards throughout the year. Understanding these seasonal challenges is crucial for maintaining safety and minimizing disruptions. Here’s a breakdown of the key weather-related hazards that truckers face throughout the year. Winter Hazards Winter is perhaps

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Transportation

Navigating North American Highways: The Evolution of the 511 System

In the fast-paced world of trucking, staying informed about road conditions is essential for safety and efficiency. Since its inception in 1999, the 511 system has become a crucial resource for truckers across North America. Initially launched in the United States, the 511 service quickly spread to Canada, offering real-time

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Insurance

Understanding Hail Risk in Canada

Hailstorms present a significant and often underestimated risk to properties across Canada, with the potential to cause extensive damage to residential, commercial, and agricultural assets. As climate patterns shift and severe weather events become more frequent, the insurance industry must adapt to the evolving hail risk landscape. By leveraging high-quality

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July 16 2024 Southern Ontario Flood

On July 16, 2024, Southern Ontario experienced flash flooding due to a series of strong thunderstorms. These storms produced over 100 mm of rainfall within a few hours. Shortly after the storm ended, Weatherlogics swiftly created a rainfall accumulation map, illustrating the extent of the torrential rain. The map highlights

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Record Start to the Hail Season in Canada

The 2024 hail season is off to a record start across Canada, according to the Weatherlogics national hail database. Weatherlogics has been tracking national hail data since 2017, and 2024 has already more than doubled the previous record of 175 reports in 2017. Each day we make hailstorm footprint maps showing

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