At OpenWeather, weather intelligence powers safer, smarter winter maintenance. We combine high-resolution forecasts with operational insights to support confident decisions in critical winter conditions.
Use cases
Effective Road Treatment
By combining high-resolution forecasts, road surface temperature and ice risk modelling, OpenWeather enables precise, timely road treatment decisions. Apply the right treatment, at the right time, on the right roads - reducing unnecessary gritting while maintaining safety and service levels.
Asset Management (Salt & Materials)
OpenWeather analytics help optimise salt usage and stock management across depots.
Forecast-led planning reduces over-application, limits waste and ensures materials are available where and when they are needed throughout the winter season.
Operational Team Deployment
Weather-driven insights support smarter deployment of winter maintenance crews and vehicles.
Plan shifts, routes, and call-outs based on forecast confidence and impact severity to improve response times and operational efficiency during winter events.
Incident Management Systems
Integrate real-time weather intelligence into incident systems utilising OpenWeathers flexible data API's or dashboards delivering both observation data from your weather station and sensor network and targeted forecast information. Anticipate high-risk periods, prioritise responses, and support faster decision-making during ice, snow, freezing rain, and severe winter weather.
Health & Safety
Winter weather poses direct risks to drivers, operators, and frontline staff.
OpenWeather provides timely alerts and risk insights to support duty-of-care obligations and protect personnel operating in hazardous winter conditions.
