Pictured Above: 1DegreeOutside Co-Founders and Meteorologists Matt and Danielle Noyes toured the Nichols College campus with the Facility and Grounds Team ahead of their new partnership for winter storm forecasts in the upcoming 2024-25 winter season.
Nichols College Partners with 1DegreeOutside for Winter Storm Forecasts
We’re excited to announce that Nichols College has chosen 1DegreeOutside to provide custom winter storm forecasts for the 2024-25 season. Situated on a sprawling 200-acre campus in Dudley, Massachusetts, the College has navigated New England’s changeable winter weather since its founding in 1815. With 80% of students living on campus, safe walkways and clear roads are critically important, and the College’s nimble and dedicated Grounds and Facilities crew, led by Justin Dolan, works tirelessly to ensure safety for all.
A Tailored Approach for a Unique Campus
Nichols College’s location at nearly 700 feet above sea level, in the hills of central Massachusetts, makes accurate and reliable weather forecasting essential. During their recent tour, 1DegreeOutside founders Matt and Danielle Noyes got an in-depth look at the campus and its unique weather forecasting needs. Matt and Danielle studied the College’s landscape, which includes 86 species of trees, and noted areas of potential vulnerability, ensuring the customized weather reports 1DegreeOutside delivers will provide vital information that will will allow Nichols to manage storm impacts efficiently and mitigate potential wind damage.
Setting a New Standard for Campus and Facility Weather Support
It’s this level of attention to detail that sets 1DegreeOutside apart. Unlike many forecasting companies that deliver computer-generated reports, only keeping a meteorologist on standby to answer questions that arise, 1DegreeOutside delivers human-driven forecasts, utilizing artificial intelligence to add detail, not to replace veteran insight. This approach assures an unparalleled degree of personalized attention before, during and after each storm to meet the specific needs of Nichols College. Matt and Danielle even learned about the specific treatments used for snow and ice removal and observed the snow removal equipment, including the crew’s primary snowblower, affectionately named “Goliath,” to ensure our forecasts help the team make the most efficient use of their resources.
Maximizing Efficiency, Minimizing Costs
Nichols College relies on efficiency and precise planning to manage the campus during major storms. 1DegreeOutside’s tailored forecasts will provide hyper-local, accurate predictions on snow, rain, and wind, allowing the team to schedule their work with confidence. By receiving customized weather updates starting 36 hours before each storm, the crew can stay ahead of potential challenges – ensuring the campus remains safe for students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Nichols College has made a forward-thinking decision by partnering with 1DegreeOutside, ensuring their Grounds and Facilities Team has the best possible information to handle whatever New England’s weather throws their way.
To find out how 1DegreeOutside can provide better forecasts for your operation, reach out today. Explore at 1degreeoutside.com or email contact@1degreeoutside.com.
