How much snow are you getting this winter?
The unpredictable nature of winter can create financial uncertainty for contractors. The reality is, variable contracts have been around for a long time to help your customers manage that question. We’re excited to introduce an option that mirrors how you’re engaging with your customers, and helps you out. Introducing Frost’s new, innovative pricing model— the Shared Risk Model. Rather than committing to a fixed annual rate per unit, our Shared Risk option allows you to pay less if the snow doesn’t come. Simply put: if it doesn’t snow, you won’t pay full price.
More Weather Uncertainty = More Revenue Uncertainty
The past two winters, particularly 2023-2024, were unusually mild across much of the U.S. For example, Ohio and Pennsylvania saw 30-40 inches less snow than usual. Places like Portland, Maine, Boston, and Salt Lake City all experienced significant snowfall deficits. When winters are mild, contractors working on variable contracts feel the pinch—fewer, milder storms mean less revenue.
If you are working on variable contracts, this can be a budget buster. Why invest in new technology if you aren’t even guaranteed your normal paycheck?
Whether you are using the Farmer’s Almanac, reading the Weather Channel’s predictions, or just planning on winging it for Winter 2024-2025, there’s one thing for certain: We just aren’t certain what this winter will bring.
Better Data, Better Forecasts, Better Operations
Frost’s Mini-Weather Stations provide documentation to avoid bogus slip-and-fall suits, and the most accurate GPS-point specific forecasts available, meaning 72 hours ahead of a snow event you’ll be able to start planning when and where to deploy your crew. With this data in their arsenal, our customers can see thousands of dollars in savings (on labor, de-icing material, gas, and more) in just the first few snow events.
We know our products can save snow and ice management professionals time and money, so we wanted to address any hesitancy head-on. Let’s share the risk of another light winter with our customers.
Key Addition to the Team
Frost has been able to address this pain point for contractors by adding a key expert to the team. We are excited to welcome Jason Ostrander to Frost Solutions as VP of Commercial Operations, where he is bringing his deep understanding of the snow industry and proven track record of delivering results to Frost.
“Jason has been a sounding board for Frost Solutions from day one, an early customer, and now we’re thrilled to have him joining the team,” said Mike Bott, Owner of Frost Solutions. “Having been the COO of multiple large snow operations, his extensive experience and industry knowledge will help make sure Frost continues to do what’s right for our customers. We’re excited to have him on board as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in snow and ice management.”
Work With Us
Want to learn more about our Shared Risk Model? Join our upcoming webinar on Monday, October 28 at 4 pm EDT. If you can’t attend live, no worries—just register and you will receive a recording afterward.
And if you’re still finalizing your winter strategy, we’d be happy to explore how our Mini-Weather Stations, Snow Depth Sensors, and Frost Vision Cameras can support your plans—whether or not you choose the Shared Risk option. Schedule a consultation with us!