Event Website
www.extremeweathermakers.com/indot-forecasts
Session Number
78
Session Title
Winter Weather Services and Forecasting Options for Local Agencies
Track Title
Maintenance & Operations
Event Description/Abstract
Students majoring in atmospheric science at Purdue's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences have organized a "forecasting club" to provide weather forecasting services to a wide range of customers. During the winter months, these students provide a detailed forecast of conditions across the state of Indiana that are expected to impact road maintenance operations. These forecasts are available via a web page as well as direct email. Other information regarding winter weather observations and predictions is rapidly increasing in availability. This presentation will discuss these freely available sources of winter weather information that can be used by local agencies to assist in their decision-making during winter weather events.
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Winter Weather Services and Forecasting Options for Local Agencies
Students majoring in atmospheric science at Purdue's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences have organized a "forecasting club" to provide weather forecasting services to a wide range of customers. During the winter months, these students provide a detailed forecast of conditions across the state of Indiana that are expected to impact road maintenance operations. These forecasts are available via a web page as well as direct email. Other information regarding winter weather observations and predictions is rapidly increasing in availability. This presentation will discuss these freely available sources of winter weather information that can be used by local agencies to assist in their decision-making during winter weather events.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2015/presentations/6
