Talkin Winter Ops

About Talkin Winter Ops

Listen in on conversations with experts in the field of road weather and winter road maintenance as they explain how their work helps make roads safer and passable during winter storm events.

Publisher

Rick Nelson

Category

education · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Sept 2017

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

159 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 159: Maintenance people are special

   The AASHTO Committee on Maintenance meets annually to discuss highway maintenance, emerging trends, new technologies, and compare notes. In 2026 this meeting took place in Westminster, Colorado and we mic'ed up Chair George Conner of the Alabama DOT to capture his thoughts and vision for highway maintenance in general and specifically the direction he and his leadership team are taking the Committee on Maintenance. If you've never been, here are some insights into the work accompl...

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Episode 158: AI in Winter Operations: Hype or Help?

   Artificial Intelligence tools are seemingly everywhere and folks throughout transportation agencies are trying to get their heads, and hands, around this run away train. APWA Technical Director for Engineering and Technology and City of Pella, Iowa Public Works Director Dr, Wilf Nixon helps give some context to this world of AI. Wilf's remarks were originally presented as the keynote address "Using AI in Winter Operations: Hype or Help?" at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Snowfighters...

3. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Episode 157: AMS Road Weather and Technology - 2026 National Briefing

   This National Briefing segment is presented by Dr. Brittany Welsh of the National Center For Atmospheric Research and Chair of the AMS Road Weather and Technology Committee. Check out their work products and get more information about the AMS Road Weather and Technology Committee at their website https://www.ametsoc.org/cwwce/committees/road-weather-and-technology/ You can also reach out to Brittany Welsh at bmwelch@ucar.edu Watch the video and presentation along with all ...

Who has been a guest on Talkin Winter Ops

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Professional Snowfighters Association
• Dr Brittany Welsh
• Peter Nutz
• Industry experts
• Paul Pisano

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,067

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

68

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