Here's today's two-minute winter weather forecast brought to you by Winter Walking. And a lot of people were winter walking yesterday, especially from Kentucky all the way up into New England. Sorry, you got snow yesterday. You probably saw that watching the Philadelphia Eagles play the Rams yesterday, the snow down in Philadelphia. So a lot of snow yesterday, upwards to 6 to 8 inches of snow up in here. And that storm is on departed, it's heading out. We have now another storm developing that is going to bring snow to Houston, Texas, and New Orleans. When have you seen that before? That's an […]

Energy is going to move over into the Tennessee Valley by Saturday afternoon and spawn a storm that's going to go right up the Appalachian spine into the northeastern part of the country. And as it does so, the snow will get heavier. We'll start off with 4 to 6 inches of snow down through this area. We'll end up about 8 to 10 inches up across the northeast. Now, keep in mind, we've got many more days to go, so this map may change. You may see snow go to the west or it may actually go to the east. depending on new information as it comes in. In the meantime, snow showers across the Great Lakes […]

The process of buying ice cleats is a lot like the search for any new product. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times you run into frustration and confusion, and end up spending a lot more time than you’d like to find the ice cleats you need. And it’s a situation where you need to take your time to make sure you’ve found the best and safest traction solution for your employees working outdoors in cold, slippery conditions. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the questions you should ask yourself when shopping for ice cleats to take some of the stress out of the process and keep yo[…]

Who doesn't love winter? With the snow falling gently from the sky, it transforms the world into a picturesque wonderland. It's a time when families come together, hot cocoa is sipped by the fireplace, and memories are made. However, not everyone shares the same sentiment when it comes to winter. For safety professionals, the arrival of winter brings with it a sense of apprehension and concern. As the temperature drops and the ground becomes covered in a blanket of snow and ice, slips and falls become a common occurrence. This is especially worrisome for safety professionals whose main priorit[…]

Are ice cleats safe to wear indoors? In most cases, the answer would be no. Traditional ice cleats are designed for a sole purpose: preventing slip and fall incidents on icy surfaces. Picture an airport in the middle of January, someplace like Chicago that experiences brutal winters. The employees who work outdoors need footwear that will keep them slipping when they walk, so they put on a pair of ice cleats, allowing them to walk safely over slick surfaces. Once they get inside, it’s a whole different story. Read on to learn why most ice cleats are not meant for indoor wear, and to find out m[…]

Today, snow is going to start to develop out here in New Mexico and western Texas, with the first flakes expected to fall in the early morning hours. As the day progresses, the snow will gradually intensify, covering the landscape in a soft, white blanket. By tomorrow, you can see the snow is fully underway across Oklahoma and Texas, transforming the scenery into a winter wonderland. Ice is breaking out as well, creating a slick and hazardous layer on roads and surfaces, stretching all the way down into Lake Shreveport. It's going to see ice accumulating, making travel potentially dangerous. L[…]