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UDOT staff say network of road weather stations at Big Mountain Pass monitors snow, wind to guide clearing
Summary
Utah Department of Transportation staff described about 200 Road Weather Information System stations statewide and explained how sensors, cameras and variable message signs help maintenance crews detect snow, wind and icing at locations such as Big Mountain Pass and Lamb's Canyon.
During a field presentation at Big Mountain Pass, a Utah Department of Transportation staff member said the agency operates about 200 Road Weather Information System stations statewide to monitor wind, snow depth and road conditions and to help maintenance crews decide when to clear roads and post warnings.
The Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations collect data that UDOT maintenance sheds use to plan clearing operations and drive messages to motorists via variable message signs, the UDOT staff member said. The staff member…
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