Unlocking the Power of Weather Expertise for Winter Maintenance Services
Winter maintenance services require precise decision-making and accurate weather predictions to ensure safe and efficient operations. At AccuGrit, we understand the significance of weather conditions in this crucial domain. That’s why we have invested in our in-house meteorological expert, James Berry, who brings knowledge and experience to the table. This blog post will explore the […]
AccuGrit’s Ultimate Guide to Keeping Safe During a Snowstorm in the UK
In the face of a snowstorm in the UK, AccuGrit’s ultimate guide to keeping safe provides invaluable expertise to ensure you confidently navigate wintry conditions. As a leading national provider of gritting services and snow removal solutions, we understand the importance of prioritising safety during extreme weather events. With our guidance, you’ll be equipped with […]
Meet The Team: James Berry – Resident Meteorologist
We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our team at AccuGrit – James Berry! James has joined us as a Meteorologist, bringing a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge in the field of weather forecasting. As he embarks on his gap year from the prestigious University of East Anglia, we are fortunate […]
The UK Big Freeze of 2010 and the Lesson Every Business Can Learn from It!
The Background: It wouldn’t be shocking to hear that every office, every day across the UK, has a weather-related conversation; however, as you can imagine, in the AccuGrit office, our weather-related chats are probably more frequent and get very technical with stats and operational related stories of ice and snow clearing. Recently, the hot topic […]
The Complexities of Snow Forecasting
Snow forecasting is tricky due to various meteorological factors and the UK’s erratic winter weather. To achieve accurate weather forecasts, particularly in predicting snow, we must consider air temperature, atmospheric conditions, and geographical influences. Let’s dive into why forecasting snow is complex and what makes snow in the UK especially challenging to predict. The Fundamentals […]
Can You Rely on Weather Forecasts?
Although weather forecast accuracy has significantly improved over the years, questions remain about its reliability, particularly for long-term predictions. Weather forecasting has evolved from simple observations to sophisticated models that can predict weather conditions with remarkable precision. However, various factors influence the accuracy of these forecasts, making it essential to understand their strengths and limitations. […]
Does a Warm Summer = Harsh Winter?
Amongst friends, families, and colleagues, one hot topic this summer in the UK has been the weather. We Brits notoriously cannot be pleased as during bitter winters, we wish for the long hot summer days, and then when that’s been granted, we want for the cooler climes that autumn provides. This summer, with the intense […]
Our Winter Maintenance Technology Explained.
As a business with innovation and customer experience at the heart of our core values, we continually review our customers’ current and potential future requirements to ensure we are working with the best equipment in the winter maintenance field to meet all demands. Our collective years of experience means that our team have also evolved […]
AccuGrit 2021 Business Highlights.
The big day is nearly upon us, and whilst the season festivities are in full swing at the AccuGrit office, we are in the middle of our busiest season. Looking at the forecast of a cold Christmas, we will undoubtedly be squeezing in our mince pies and turkey dinners around operations. Luckily the AccuGrit team […]
Our UK 2021 Winter Weather Predictions (Will it be a White Christmas?)
This year you have probably heard most forecasters mention that we’re anticipating a colder than average winter due to the La Nina we talked about earlier in the year (link to blog here). This weather pattern will create more of a wavy pattern in the jet stream, which generally leads to less strong westerly winds […]
