Neoweather Meteorologist, Brian Ivey, explains why snow contractors need a reliable and detailed weather forecast to get their job done efficiently.
September 21, 2021 | Brian Ivey
In the world of professional commercial snow removal it’s very important to make the right decisions for your operations on pre-treatment timing, scheduling your crew, deicer amounts, and more. When it comes to putting together your plan of attack during snow events, it all starts with a reliable and detailed weather forecast.
Snow contractors need a weather service because of how important it is to make the best possible decisions based upon the weather. You are wasting THOUSANDS of dollars by just using free, generic weather sources for your forecast. Weather consulting companies like Neoweather provide better accuracy; and that means more money and efficiency for your snow removal company.
If you want to be a leading snow and ice manager in your market then having a competitive edge is just the starting point. It’s imperative to provide great customer service, accurate response times, the best materials for the job, and risk management that will prevent slip & falls. Don’t flip a coin with an app.
ASCA, SIMA and ANSI Standards
The Snow and Ice Management Association and the Accredited Snow Contractor Association lay out the best practices to achieve your goals. There’s actual ANSI standards from an independent organization that legit snow companies should be following. Having a weather forecasting and consulting partner is an important one of those.
Using Free Weather Sources Isn’t Good Enough
Some say TV forecasts, the NWS and that handy weather app on your phone are good enough. The industry professions say that’s antiquated thinking.
Weather apps are bad because they rely off of one piece of computer data without any human meteorologist to quality control. As the model changes so does the app forecast. TV forecasts are notorious for being general across a large coverage area. They are geared towards the general public and not for the snow removal industry.
A weather service provider has a team of meteorologists looking out for your specific locations and impact to your operation.
“A meteorologist knows how to interpret numerous amounts of data,” Neoweather Vice President Mark Spencer said. “We know topography, model and historical trends. We use a lot of technology and have access to much more guidance than amateur snow forecasters. We know the pressure decisions you have to make because we know the industry.”
What Are The Big Advantages Of Partnering With A Weather Service?
The advantage of a weather company like Neoweather is bringing expertise, honest communication, and user-friendly forecast products.
The human experience allows for customized forecasts specific for you.
A weather service should pay for itself over and over again during the winter. Increase customer safety and get peace of mind by inquiring today.
From Guest Blogger: Brian Ivey, President / Meteorologist at Neoweather
