Winter Road Maintenance Make confident, data-driven decisions and manage resources more effectively with accurate weather and surface condition observations, and observation enhanced road weather forecasts. Actionable insights for more efficient winter road maintenance Winter weather is a threat to safe and efficient travel, and it can cause damage to road networks. To make informed road management decisions, you need effective monitoring solutions and timely access to accurate surface condition data and accurate road weather forecasts for snow and ice events.Get actionable insights and experience confident proactive operations to deploy scarce resources efficiently, increase road mobility and reduce the environmental impact. Meet budgetary and performance metrics while increasing worker safety and decreasing their time spent on the road. Highly accurate data when you need it the most Ice or snow formationFrost on bridgesBlack ice or refreezing of moistureDepth of water or snowFriction or gripChemical concentrationThe freeze point of surface The hybrid approach to intelligent winter road maintenance Vaisala’s hybrid road network solution harnesses the power of accurate observations, fueled by our road weather stations, IoT, and mobile sensors. It fuses local sensor data with unmatched forecasting intelligence models and advanced visualization in Wx Horizon.The result: Observation-enhanced forecasts help transportation agencies make confident, data-driven decisions to optimize winter road maintenance. Watch the video Revolutionizing Winter Road Maintenance with Dynamic Spreading Optimize your road treatment strategy with cutting-edge dynamic spreading technology, powered by the Vaisala Mobile Detector MD30. Dynamic spreading takes salt application to a new level and the benefits are clear: enhanced road safety, cost efficiency and environmental sustainability. Expert Guide Products and Systems Road Weather Station RWS200 Make confident road management decisions by accessing this weather station's reliable weather data. Learn more Vaisala GroundCast Whether you are just getting started or looking to cover some of the blind spots in your current observation network, Vaisala GroundCast provides the road weather measurements that matter the most. Learn more Vaisala TempCast The new Vaisala TempCast, part of our Xweather family of subscription based products, is easy to install anywhere — even in places that have previously been challenging, such as on bridges. Learn more Mobile Detector MD30 This wireless, vehicle-mounted mobile detector collects and transmits precise road surface, air temperature, and weather data for runway and road applications. Learn more Wx Horizon Wx Horizon, part of our Xweather family of subscription based products, delivers full awareness of current and future road weather conditions across all your network. Learn more Remote Road Surface Temperature Sensor DST111 Keep traffic running safely and smoothly with remote surface temperature sensors for asphalt and pavement roads. Learn more Remote Surface State Sensor DSC211 Improve traffic safety and efficiency with reliable road surface state sensors using proven laser technology to identify water, ice, snow, grip, and more. Learn more Road Sensor DRS511 Empower your maintenance operations with accurate, robust, reliable, and current road-surface data through this embedded road sensor. Learn more Present Weather Detectors and Visibility Sensors PWD Series Accurate and flexible, choose the right weather and visibility sensor for maritime, transportation, planning, and general forecasting use — at the right price. Learn more WINDCAP Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WMT700 Precise, maintenance-free ultrasonic wind measurement can be yours under almost any conditions. Learn more HUMICAP Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP155 Specifically designed for extremely humid conditions with variable temperatures, this humidity and temperature probe gathers continuous, reliable weather data. Learn more Observation Network Manager NM10 Take control of your weather observation network and experience automated access and control of all your sites, in one convenient place. Learn more Wx Road Insights Vaisala Wx Road Insights is a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) framework that provides accurate, reliable and consistent road weather data which can substantially change and improve your road maintenance practices. Learn more Resources Infographic 6 trends in winter road maintenance From enhanced decision support to automation. Download Webinar Fireside Chat: City of Fort Collins and dynamic spreading Dynamic spreading saves material costs, enhances road safety and supports a sustainable approach to winter road maintenance. Access webinar eBook Eyes on the road - Weather data for any size network This eBook explains how any size road maintenance organization can fill road observation gaps, and discusses road weather data subscriptions and a maturity model for efficient, data-driven winter maintenance. Download eBook eBook Five ways to optimize your winter road maintenance The road maintenance industry is facing more challenges than ever. Download the eBook to learn 5 ways to optimize your road maintenance strategy. Download eBook eBook A New Season for Winter Road Maintenance A look at 6 trends and technologies affecting winter operations today. Get eBook Webinar Leveraging Observations to Drive Improvement Modern approaches to deploying observation technologies in winter road maintenance. Access webinar Webinar A New Season for Winter Road Maintenance A public works-focused discussion of trends and technologies that matter most today. Access webinar Infographic Modern tools helping with winter road maintenance How modern tools support sustainable strategies in winter road maintenance. Download PDF Infographic Safer Roads, Less Salt Winter road maintenance salt treatment suggestions. Download PDF Infographic Sustainable liquids strategies in winter road maintenance At-a-glance insights on sustainable liquid usage strategies that matter most today. Download PDF Infographic Driving improvement in winter maintenance Considerations for improved winter driving conditions. Download PDF Success stories Innovation & automation cuts road salt use in half How Bucher Assist, integrated with real-time road weather data, cut the use of salt by an average of 53% over one winter. Learn more Innovative tech boosts winter road safety in Alabama How the Alabama Department of Transportation is gaining an edge in hard-to-predict locations with modern Vaisala technology. Download PDF Accurate road condition data for unpredictable weather How the City of Charlotte improved their winter road maintenance by integrating Wx Horizon and Mobile Sensor MD30s. Read more Safer roads in any weather How the Streets Department of the City of Fort Collins uses mobile sensors and data visualization to proactively and efficiently maintain the city road network. Read more Safer roads with less salt How a road maintenance organization in Iowa, U.S. reduced their salt usage and reaped big benefits. Download PDF Svevia Optimizes for Better Winter Road Maintenance Managing Swedish winters is made easier with Vaisala Winter Maintenance Decision Support. Download PDF Surrey, British Columbia: Better roads in any weather How the City of Surrey improved winter road conditions for greater safety with real-time road condition information across the network. Read more Contact Us Ready to see how Vaisala’s sensing technology can be put to work for you? We’re here to help! Please contact us and our industry experts will be in touch quickly to discuss your weather and environmental monitoring challenges. Contact Us
