Knowing what the weather could be in the coming months is essential for planning and preparation for the European transportation sector, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic Being aware of potential weather risks, such as high winds, extreme temperatures and flooding, can help managers schedule crews and road maintenance work, as well as prepare for potential emergency responses.
A high impact storm system will bring all types of weather to the eastern two-thirds of the country Sunday and Monday. A rare continental “bombogenesis” event is also possible (low pressure systems dropping 24 mb in 24 hours). On Sunday afternoon an area of low pressure will eject from the Rockies and march northeast towards the Great Lakes into Monday.
In a world of speculative trading, I am often asked why professionals like myself and my peers are drawn to weather markets such as grains, meats, softs and energy.
The long range forecast for the spring indicates that the weather pattern could be quite active across much of the country this year. It’s important news for businesses across the country, especially weather-sensitive industries that could be impacted by the spring pattern.
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Maintenance recommendations have been a part of the maintenance decision support system (MDSS) since the winter of 2003-2004.
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been felt all over the world. Schools have closed, travel plans have been put on hold and businesses large and small are bracing themselves for the continued fall out.
As we wrap up the winter season and start enjoying the warmer weather, let’s take a look back at this winter and how it lived up to expectations.
Winter road maintenance is all about balancing traffic safety and operational efficiency. Mild winters can create even more uncertainty due to the inconsistent temperatures on any stretch of the road. Treating roads too late can lead to accidents and traffic jams. Unnecessary treatment of roads will result in high costs and potential environmental damage because of chemicals being used during road treatments.
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Comprehensive weather insights help safeguard your operations and drive confident decisions to make everyday mining operations as safe and efficient as possible.