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Ever wonder how a weather forecast is really created? Throughout history, meteorology has been one of the “black magic” sorts of science. Mostly science, but also an art sometimes, creating…
Adaptive Route Optimization (ARO) is how business adapts to change. ARO can be applied to plan winter maintenance vehicle routes, aiming to meet maintenance objectives despite weather conditions, traffic, and…
Agencies large and small need weather information as part of their winter operations. There is a lot of weather data freely available to anyone, however when you feel that your…
APWA certifications are developed by public works professionals for public works professionals. The five programs were developed for individuals to advance their careers and provide succession planning opportunities for agencies.…
In 2022, the National Centers for Environmental Information reported 18 separate billion-dollar weather disasters, including severe storm events, flooding, drought, and wildfires. Are you ready to exhibit the leadership your…
The City of Regina, Saskatchewan updated their winter maintenance policy (policy) based on a thorough review involving stakeholder engagement and research of best practices. The new policy introduced several enhancements…
In the winter of 2022–2023, the four positions responsible for snow and ice control in the Village of Barrington were all new to the department and/or their positions. The two…
During the last 20 years, many studies and experiences, keeping in account all factors playing an important role (salt quality, environment, infrastructures, etc.), have determined the best practices for deicing…
This session will focus on the why, when, and how of being proactive rather than reactive in snowfighting. Including the science and the art of brine, blends, and application rates,…
Gravel roads present their own unique challenges for maintenance activities during the winter months. This session will focus on pre-winter care as well as the many challenges faced while providing…