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Precision. Dependability. Trust. Guts. These words describe AccuWeather Enterprise Solution’s forecasts and storm warnings during the extraordinary Buffalo Blizzard of 2014.

Guts. Precision.

By definition, record weather events are difficult

to forecast because that situation has never before

occurred. Yet, we know extreme weather situations

are when AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions’ clientele

most urgently needs accurate, timely information.

Consider: It takes considerable professional confidence

to forecast four feet of snow two days before the snow

begins falling. Yet, that is exactly what AccuWeather

forecast for a railroad client whose track passes through

upstate New York. Snow of that magnitude requires

extraordinary preparation and response.

Dependability. Trust.

No matter how good the storm warning, it accomplishes

nothing unless the user is willing to trust the forecast

and make decisions accordingly. AccuWeather correctly

located the geographically tiny area of heaviest snow

(in places as narrow as 15 miles) and told areas outside

that zone that no exceptional measures were necessary.

” I wanted to take the time out to personally thank you

all for your work on the recent winter storm that

hovered over the Great Lakes region and affected

the Western Region of New York State so badly.

The accuracy of the forecast that you provided to us not

only prevented us from staging [excessive] resources, but

also allowed us to help coordinate efforts with others

to help with their snow removal efforts.

We had forecasts from other sources that missed the

mark, calling for a scenario that would have covered

a particular region with feet of snow. After hearing

alarming claims that the weather could have been the

worst snow that Pennsylvania had ever seen, we went

to your team, and after talking with some of your team

members were confident in the fact that the storm

systems were going to stay hovered over Lake Erie,

which held true.

I wanted to personally extend a thank you to your

meteorological team.”

– Manager, State Government Agency

“You folks were all over this storm!” – Director, Fortune 500 Transportation Company

“ YOU are the only one that got (the blizzard) right yesterday and last night. Even the local “lake effect experts” blew it! Please give accolades to AccuWeather’s meteorologists. We truly appreciate the accuracy of your forecasts.”

– Sandy Creek School District, New York

Decisions were made to send crews and equipment from

Pennsylvania to New York and to continue to hold school

based on AccuWeather’s forecasts, even though other

forecasts incorrectly called for a major snow event.

Even in this era of rapid change in American business,

many of our clients have been with us for decades. Our

record of accuracy and outstanding customer service has

engendered the trust needed to make the tough calls

when Mother Nature is at her worst.

Precision. Dependability. Trust. Guts.

Are those the words you would use to describe your

weather information provider? If not, give us a call.

Learn why 82 of the Fortune 100 companies depend

on AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions to protect their

people, property and profits.

Contact us today. After all, the next storm

may already be on the way.

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“ Your updates this morning were perfect!! Very well received from everyone on the phone with us and we were able to make some great business decisions from the data you provided.

– Asset Protection Manager, Grocery Store Chain