Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts for Snow Removal Operations
Anticipate snowfall with probabilities by accumulation threshold — so you can mobilize your snow removal teams at the right time, without costly false call-outs or streets left unplowed.
Description
In snow removal, the decision to mobilize crews, subcontractors, and spreading equipment often has to be made before a storm's track is confirmed. A false mobilization is costly; a late one costs even more. Rather than a single forecast total, our ensemble forecasts give you the probability of exceeding each of your operational thresholds — the information you need to decide based on your costs and risk tolerance.
What you get
For your territory: probabilities of exceeding your critical accumulation thresholds (e.g., 2, 5, 10, 15 cm), the likely start and end window of precipitation, expected precipitation type (snow, ice pellets, freezing rain), and accumulation rate — with increasingly frequent updates as the event approaches.
Examples of use
Municipalities: allocating resources and planning plowing, blowing, and spreading operations · Snow removal contractors: mobilizing crews and managing service agreements · Parking lot, shopping center, and institutional facility managers: triggering contracts at the right threshold.
How it works
Seasonal subscription (November to April) · Custom accumulation thresholds based on your contracts and operations · Alert as soon as a significant event takes shape · Follow-up bulletins until the event ends.
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