Winter Maintenance
Winter weather can be difficult to manage.
Our professional meteorologists can help ensure you are on top of the next big winter storm.
Plan Crews
Winter maintenance operators can confidently plan crews using our weather forecasts. Save money by relying on our forecasts to reduce idle time. We look forward to working with you.
Meteorologists
Our meteorologists are available to provide your organization with custom weather forecasts and consultation during winter storms.
App and Emails
All of our forecasts are available through our app and by email. You will always have the latest weather information at your finger tips.
Benefits
Cost Savings
By knowing what weather is coming, crews can be scheduled and treatments can be targeted. Research has shown that using road weather forecasts can save 1-5% of the annual winter maintenance budget.
Safety
Being able to proactively prepare for winter storms improves the safety of our roads. This ensures treatments are made before storms hit, preventing dangerous icing of roads and bridges.
Environment
Targeted applications of road chemicals can reduce waste and the environmental impact. This is important, especially for organizations that are trying to manage road salt damage.
Easily Adopt a Best Practice
Road weather maintenance operators are increasingly adopting weather monitoring as a best practice. Ontario, Canada has adopted a road maintenance standards requiring at least three weather updates per day throughout the winter season. Additionally, organizations that use salt as part of their maintenance strategy are incorporating weather information into their salt management plans. Research shows that using road weather technology can yield a cost-benefit ratio exceeding 20 to 1. Here are some examples of what this technology can do for you:
Reduce Salt Use
By using Weatherlogics’ pavement temperature forecasts, salt applications can be optimized based on expected temperatures. This helps reduce excess salt use, benefiting both your budget and the environment.
Optimize Operations
View the latest weather information to schedule crews around upcoming weather events. Our platform provides detailed insights on snow and ice amounts, including their expected start and end times.
Improve Safety
Road safety can be improved by proactively treating roads ahead of winter weather. Pavement temperature trends and expected snow or ice accumulations can be used to optimize treatment strategies.
Ease of Use
Receive weather updates conveniently via email or access real-time updates through our web-based portal. Consistent information is sent to all team members to ensure a coordinated storm response.
FAQ
Organizations that purchase our road weather forecasting service receive access to our app with weather information for their location of choice. We also send emails with the latest forecast update to all app users. Additional services such as a call-in consulting line are available.
Yes, we offer trials to agencies who are interesting in our weather forecasting services. Schedule a call with us and we can provide more information.
There are many different service packages available depending on the requirements of the organization. Please schedule a call with us for a custom quote.
Click the schedule call button and add your question to the form. We’ll get back to you right away.
It Never Hurts to Try
Get started using our winter maintenance forecasts.
If you’d like a free trial, or to learn more about the service, please schedule a call with us today.