The Weather Lounge

Paving the Way for Safety and Efficiency in the Snow & Ice Industry

We've got a great episode this week. The CEO of CrewTracker Software (and our sponsor), John Paganini, stopped by the Lounge for a chit chat about snow & ice. He was named one of Cleveland Business' 2022 Notable Executives in Technology and has had a career in Information sciences and health systems for almost 45 years.  He sat down with us to talk all about his company and how he's paving the way to bring technological advancements into the Snow & Ice Industry. 
 
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Revisiting the November 2022 Lake Effect Event

Over 80 inches of snow. That sounds like a lot, because it is. But Orchard Park, NY managed to accumulate that much in just a few days. To put things into perspective: The average snowfall New York City sees in a year is roughly 27".....that's only in ONE YEAR! They also managed to get 66" of snow in 24 hours: which is a state record!
On this episode of The Weather Lounge, we brought on a long standing client of ours who witnessed this historic Lake Effect event first hand. His name is Jake Shivo from JSP Companies, and he has some interesting stories that he has to tell. 
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Broadcasting the Weather w/ Glenn ”Hurricane” Schwartz

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing the great Philadelphia icon: Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz. He's been a meteorologist for 50 years, 42 of those in front of a TV camera. Glenn just recently retired after serving 27 years at NBC10 in Philadelphia and is a part of the Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame. 
More info on Glenn's Publications: https://www.sunburypress.com/collections/glenn-schwartz
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Decoding the 2022-23 Winter Outlook

The winter season is approaching. We've already had places see their first snow of the year, but what can we expect heading into the new year? Join us as senior meteorologists Ken Elliott and Mike Mihalik use their 30 years of combined forecast experience to do a deep dive on this year's outlook. From the busiest periods to the concern for mixed events, they break down all the details.
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Winter Weather Terms You Should Know

It's our popular podcast series where we talk about...you guessed it....weather terms! With just under two months left until the winter season, we decided to revisit some of our weather terms from previous episodes and talk a little more on the matter. 
 
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Remembering Hurricane Sandy: 10 years later

October 29th, 2012: One of the most iconic and destructive Hurricanes makes landfall in NJ. We're talking about Hurricane Sandy. Also known as "Superstorm" Sandy, this Category 1 post tropical cyclone brought hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and over 200 fatalities. On this special episode, we brought back our President and CEO, Frank Lombardo, to talk about everything that led up to that memorable day in weather history. 
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Exploring the James Webb Telescope w/ Astronomer Derrick Pitts

If you're a space nut, this one's for you! We've got the ridiculously smart and talented astronomer, Derrick Pitts in today's episode. He is the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and has been working there for over 40 years! Derrick has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009 and serves as the "Astrobiology Ambassador" for the NASA/MIRS/UNCF Special Program Corporation’s Astrobiology Partnership Program. 
 
Learn more about Derick Pitt's achievements here: https://www.fi.edu/scientists/derrick-pitts-hond
The Franklin Institute: https://www.fi.edu/

Joe Moravsky: American Ninja Warrior

Calling all American Ninja Warrior fans: We've got the one, the only, the weatherman on this exciting episode! Joe Moravsky has certainly the impressive resume, with over 10 appearances on the show, taking the Last Ninja Standing twice, and managing the Stamford CT Ninja Academy! He's also a passionate meteorologist. 
Learn more about Joe: https://joemoravsky.com/
Stamford, CT Ninja Academy: https://stamfordninja.com/ 
 

Our Chat with a Hurricane Hunter: Part 2

This is part two of our special interview with the Hurricane Hunter, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you give this episode a listen, as we pick up right where we left off! 
 
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Our Chat with a Hurricane Hunter: Part 1

We're excited for this one! With the peak of Hurricane Season nearby, we decided to get an expert opinion from a guy who does the opposite of what they tell you to do when a Hurricane is coming! He is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Yes, that's right: Ryan is a Hurricane Hunter! 
 
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Lightning Strikes and Airplanes: Should You Be Worried?

How many times have you been stuck at the airport after your flight was delayed due to weather? We've all be there, and yes it's frustrating. Understand though that these delays are not in vein! Lots of procedures must be followed when a pilot decides to fly into inclement weather to keep passengers safe. On this episode of the Weather Lounge, we brought a guest on to talk about how weather forecasts play an important role in the world of Aviation! 
 
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Weather on the Battle Field w/ Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson

Weather has been an important aspect in strategic military planning for hundreds of years, so we wanted to get an expert on the subject. Who better than to talk to someone who knows a thing or two about the military! We sat down with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson, who has been on multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is now a Joint Fires Instructor at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas!  
 
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Building a Better Snow and Ice Contract w/ Tovar Snow Professionals

It may be in the 90s, but we're thinking snow on this episode of The Weather Lounge. And if you've got a snow & ice removal company, you won't want to miss this! We talked with Steve Golyzniak from Tovar Snow Professionals: Powered by the Outworx Group. He gave us some good insights into what makes for a perfect snow contract and the benefits of having a 3rd party verification service. 
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Thunder and Lightning Are Most Definitely Frightening!

You've been told to head indoors when you hear thunder, but what if you find yourself stuck outside. Can trees really attract lightning? And what can you do during a flash flood to keep you safe? We answered these and more summer safety questions on an all new episode here in the Weather Lounge. 
 
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Swingin’ in the Rain: Weather’s Impact on the Golf Course

Get your golf clubs out, cause we're headed to the country club for this episode. We got the chance to talk with John Topakas, the Superintendent of the Rockaway River Country Club in Denville NJ! You'd be surprised what goes into maintaining a golf course, and it's more than just fending off those pesky gophers! 
 
Learn more about the Rockaway River Country Club here: https://www.rockawayrivercc.com/
 
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