Utah DOT Weather Management System

Overview

UDOT's RWIS program includes:

  • A customized system with non-proprietary weather data that is developed, built, & operated by UDOT
  • Weather forecasters in the Traffic Operation Center (TOC) that produce twice daily forecasts and are available 24/7 to field maintenance personnel
  • A traveler information weather program available at the UDOT Traffic website, via mobile phone apps and the Utah 511 service
  • Collaboration with the National Weather Service on weather advisories and traffic impacts
  • Road surface forecasts for maintenance crews
  • Archived data, forecasts and traveler information for review and future projects and research
Content Type
Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Issue Date
Tactical Element
Traveler Information
Road Weather Management
TOM Chapters
20.3
19.2
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Publishing Organization
SHRP2 Program
Objective
Available Tools
Prime Contractor
Kittelson & Associates
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