Winter Weather Preparation
Episode 52 of the The DOT POD podcast, hosted by NYSDOT - The DOT POD, titled "Winter Weather Preparation" was published on October 28, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.
October 28, 2025 ·25m · The DOT POD
Summary
When it comes to battling snow and ice, no one does it better than our DOT crews. Plowing and deicing may look straightforward, but there's a lot of science and skill behind the scenes.On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by Rob Fitch, Director of DOT's Office of Transportation Maintenance, and Joe Thompson, DOT's Snow and Ice Program Manager, to give a behind the scenes look at how DOT plans, prepares, and tackles New York's unpredictable Winter weather.
Episode Description
When it comes to battling snow and ice, no one does it better than our DOT crews. Plowing and deicing may look straightforward, but there's a lot of science and skill behind the scenes.
On this episode of the DOT POD, Josh and Anya are joined by Rob Fitch, Director of DOT's Office of Transportation Maintenance, and Joe Thompson, DOT's Snow and Ice Program Manager, to give a behind the scenes look at how DOT plans, prepares, and tackles New York's unpredictable Winter weather.