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A rear view mirror iced over from freezing rain
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Frost Solutions

Understanding Microclimates: If you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes

A familiar phrase around many cities in the United States is, “if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes.” While this statement is largely an exaggeration for much of the country, there are phenomena in certain areas that actually make that statement true. In the weather world, these areas where there are significant changes in the weather over short distances and time frames are called microclimates.

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February 21, 2023
Mini-RWIS devices can be used year round. Photo shows a split screen between landscaping and snow plowing.
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Frost Solutions

How should I use my Mini-RWIS in the off-season?

One of the most common questions we get is what to do with Frost mini weather stations during the summer. Whether your snow season is eight months long or four months long, we understand that your unit may not be watching for snow every day of the year. Although the Mini-RWIS units have a 4+ year lifespan so you don’t have to touch them after installation, some customers have identified creative ways to use them outside of snow season. With just two bands to loosen, it can easily be moved to other locations if needed. Here are a few ways our customers have used their units year-round.

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January 31, 2023
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Frost Solutions

Are friction forecasts a possibility?

As winter sets in and snow starts to fly, the forecast for snow becomes quite popular among snow removal pros and residents alike. How much is it going to snow? When will it begin? When will it end? We even get a percentage of probability that it will snow, which adds another layer of complexity. The majority of forecasts are centered on these questions but fail to address the question that we all really want answered: How will this snow event affect our lives?

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December 1, 2022
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