Snow Accumulation on Road
Product Overview
The Snow Accumulation on Road product provides forecasts of the snow on pavement surfaces by deriving depth estimates from numerical weather prediction (NWP) models. It translates forecasted snowfall and surface temperatures into a quantitative measure of accumulation in centimeters.
Technical Details
Main hazard addressed:
Snowfall
Other related hazards:
Hydrometeorological
Type of Product:
Forecast
Data Type:
Vector Layer
Licensing:
Available under licensing
Forecasted snow depth in the Pyrenees road infrastructure
Forecasted snow depth on Catalonia’s primary road infrastructure
Available Implementations
Catalan Road Network
This implementation provides high-resolution coverage of Catalonia’s primary road infrastructure. By utilizing segmented road links, the product accounts for significant topographical variations and altitude changes common in the region. This granular approach ensures high spatial accuracy, allowing users to pinpoint the specific road sections most likely to be affected by hazardous conditions.
Horizon:
3 days
Time Resolution:
1 hour
Coverage:
Regional
Update Every:
12 hours
Ireland Road Network
This implementation provides high-resolution coverage of Ireland’s primary routes, utilizing segmented road links to precisely identify the specific sections affected.
Horizon:
3 days
Time Resolution:
1 hour
Coverage:
National
Update Every:
12 hours
Coverage: Array
Use Cases & Applications
GOBEYOND pilot sites
Associated Models
- Snow Accumulation and Road AlgorithmView Model
Express interest
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation under grant agreement No. 101121135. Additional funding is provided by the Swiss Government.