Sleet Intensity
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General Information
General Info
What is Sleet Intensity?
Sleet intensity describes the rate of ice pellets (sleet) falling, a form of precipitation occurring when raindrops freeze before hitting the ground. Sleet can accumulate like snow but is denser and more slippery and therefore the accumulation will always be less than the snow accumulation you would see from the same liquid water equivalent.
What is the Impact of Sleet Intensity?
The weight of frozen precipitation, including sleet, makes roadways hazardous poses significant risks for vehicular and pedestrian accidents, and can disrupt transportation and outdoor activities.
Practical Business Applications of Sleet Intensity
Understanding and accurately predicting sleet intensity is crucial for various industries, as it directly affects road maintenance operations, transportation safety measures, and potential infrastructure damage assessments across sectors.
Logistics & Transportation
Logistics & TransportationSleet intensity forecasts guide winter road treatment efforts like salting/sanding and determine the need for issuing travel advisories or restrictions.
Aviation
AviationAnticipating sleet intensity allows airlines to proactively de-ice aircraft and runways to maintain safe operations and schedules.
On-Demand
On-DemandKnowledge of sleet intensity helps delivery companies adjust routes and set realistic expectations during hazardous conditions.
Municipalities
MunicipalitiesSleet intensity data informs staffing levels and resource allocation for public works crews conducting road treatments.
Weather Risk Management
Weather Risk ManagementMonitoring sleet intensity enables emergency responders to increase preparedness for ice-related incidents during storms.
Energy + Utilities
Energy + UtilitiesUnderstanding sleet accumulation patterns from intensity data helps utilities predict potential infrastructure impacts like downed lines.
Insurance
InsuranceHistorical and forecast sleet intensity aids insurers in modeling risks and pricing policies related to ice storm damages.