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What are Weather Stations? And how do they help with snow removal?
Weather stations are used for meterological and climatological monitoring across the globe. Able to be componentized to fit a specific need, all stations have at least these five features: mounting tripod or tower, sensors, dataloggers, power supply, and enclosures....
Winter Insurance Claims – % of Cases
Source: CompuWeather case data To read the full article with explanations of the legend, click here.
7 Myths of Lawn Care
Common misconceptions about landscaping practices that could be hurting your lawn. Myth 1: There is a Program The idea that there is a perfect, flawless plan of chemicals, irrigation and mowing that fits all landscapes is a myth. It’s one that evolved as commercial...
Winter Storm Process
Ever wonder what a snow removal vendor does other than push snow and spread salt during a snow storm? True Northians are busy for many hours prior to a storm and many hours and sometimes days after a storm. Our actions can be divided into two main types: Production...
Slip and Fall – How to Limit Liability Exposure
No one expects or wants a slip and fall due to snow or ice to happen, but everyone should be prepared, just in case. This preparation begins with the initial discussion between your snow removal company and you, the property owner and/or manager. To reduce the...
Liquid Deicers – How They Work
Last time, we discussed that there are alternatives to using salt as a deicer. Today we will discuss the specifics of liquid deicers. The purpose of a deicer is to break the bond between snow or ice and the pavement. This process is different from using salt because...
Does Salt Damage Landscaping? How to limit and reverse the damage.
Every type of snow removal, from plowing parking lots to clearing sidewalks, affects its peripheral surroundings. The efficacy of the snow removal process depends on maintaining safe driving conditions on the roads. If good practices are not used, the removal process...
Understanding Winter Meteorology: Dew Points, Overrunning and Thundersnow
The day after I wrote the first article in this series, my daughter happened to watch an episode of one her favorite cartoons on PBS called "Cyberchase". It was all about dew points, and this three minute clip from the show explains how dew points work better than...
Understanding Winter Meteorology: How a Storm Develops
Last year, the Navigator did a series of stories about deicing solutions. This winter we are focusing on weather systems. Our purpose is to help you understand what the meteorologists mean when they talk about an Alberta Clipper, the troposphere, dew points and how...
Landscaping
Integrated Landscape Management Every landscape is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all program. That's why our approach to healthy landscaping is revolutionary. We customize programs specific to your landscape's needs. More Information
Understanding Winter Meteorology: Where Storms Develop
Storms that produce precipitation in the Midwest originate from different areas outside of the US. The location of where these storms come ashore and the position of the jet stream give meteorologists an idea of how much precipitation to expect. However, this year has...
Announcing True North Outdoor’s Official Blog!
Welcome to the official True North Outdoor blog, where we share news of industry experience, new products, events and glimpses of the life of a True Northian. After for more than 20 years in the snow removal industry, we finally have enough experience to justify a...