Principles and Tools for Road Weather Management is a 3-hour-long Self-Directed Training (SDT) offered by NHI, the authoritative source in transportation training. This course provides transportation professionals in highway maintenance and/or highway operations with training to develop tools and strategies for addressing road weather problems.The course begins with an overview of the types of road weather problems and their associated costs, as well as basic meteorology for non-meteorologists. Through this course, participants are exposed to various strategies for addressing road weather problems, including Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) and the development of crosscutting decision support systems to respond effectively to weather situations. In addition, road weather solutions unique to maintenance management, traffic management, traveler information, and emergency management are discussed. The goal of the course is to introduce how weather impacts roadway operations and maintenance and road weather management strategies that can be used to mitigate those impacts.
At A Glance
Organization:
NHI - National Highway Institute
Topic:
Strategy/Challenges
Credentials Earned:
0.3 CEUs
Fees:
Free
Delivery Method:
Web Based
Mode:
Traffic
Time period:
3 Hours
Level:
Introductory
Year Created:
2025
Last Updated:
21/07/2025 13:34
Notes:
Target Audience: Highway maintenance and operators.
