Freeze/Frost Weather Services from the Agricultural Weather Information Service, Inc.

Freeze/Frost Weather Services from AWIS Weather Services

AWIS is the standard in reliable, accurate freeze/frost forecasting. Our reputation speaks for itself with our more than 60 years of combined experience in freeze/frost forecasting. Our senior forecasters aren't just meteorologists, but agricultural meteorologists. They came from the old National Weather Service Ag Weather Program, so they are the most experienced, trained experts in the field. Don't take our word on it. Six out of ten of the top citrus growers in Florida are AWIS freeze/frost clients.

We know the difference between 32 degrees and 28 degrees and how 1 hour versus 3 hours of critical temperatures can impact your crop. We have developed our own proprietary temperature forecast models but we still use well known models like the Wallis-Georg model. Our temperature forecasts are for local farm locations and not limited to airport locations. We can't make that cold protection decision for you, but we can provide you with the best tools to help you determine when and how to protect.

AWIS has the latest tools and technology to help us produce our weather forecasts and deliver them to you. Our powerful computers continually process weather data and numerical weather model outputs received on our dedicated satellite downlink. We recently upgraded our forecast model which now generates forecasts out to 15 days. This will enable our forecasters to better monitor upcoming cold events, giving growers more advance notice of potential problems.

AWIS has a number of solutions for your freeze/frost weather needs. If you simply want the best possible, our Freeze/Frost Alert Service is the answer. You will have your own personal ag meteorologist who will learn about your operation, monitor the weather and how it may impact you, and then notify you when there is a weather risk. If you want a customized weather forecast but don't need a personal briefing by of one of our ag meteorologists, our Freeze/Frost Fax or Email Service will provide you with detailed, timely weather forecasts. You will get a daily weather briefing via email or fax. This briefing will alert you of potential cold events and provide you with timely weather information for making those day-to-day operational decisions. The AWIS Freeze/Frost Web Subscription Service is designed for those growers that are comfortable using the web and don't require custom-tailored weather information. It's an economical way to get access to hundreds of pages of our unique ag weather information.

Freeze/Frost Alert Service

Do you have the time to constantly monitor the weather and how it may impact your operation? Are you a trained and experienced agricultural meteorologist? If not, let AWIS put an agricultural meteorologist on your staff and let us watch the weather for you. Your AWIS agricultural meteorologist will call you before cold events and give you a weather forecast tailored for your specific situation. We'll keep in touch with you all winter to monitor your crop progress and keep you informed of weather trends. Our timely and accurate forecasts will save you time, labor and money. No more scrounging the TV, radio and Internet for confusing and conflicting information. You can make your preparations with confidence.

Much More than a Forecast...

You won't be caught off guard because your ag meteorologist will find you.

No more conflicting forecasts, we forecast for your operation and your situation.

You get help with operational decisions impacted by the weather.

If you operate your own temperature monitoring stations, we can develop a prediction model for your stations. This will improve forecast accuracy and reduce your risks.

All your weather questions will be answered by a seasoned agricultural meteorologist who understands cold protection techniques and knows your operation.

This service includes (at NO additional charge for the basic service) either the Freeze/Frost Web Service or the Fax/Email Freeze/Frost Forecast Service (see below for details).

The AWIS Freeze/Frost Alert Service costs only $450 per month with a minimum subscription of three (3) months. Additional charges may apply for other services which will be quoted at the time of setup. To sign up, call us toll-free (888) 798-9955 extension 1002.

Freeze/Frost Fax and Email Service

The AWIS Freeze/Frost Fax and Email Service is designed to provide you with the information you need to prepare for an upcoming cold event and make operational decisions during the event. After discussing your specific needs, we will build a tailored set of forecast products for your unique situation. You get an easy to use briefing package that quickly tells you all you need to know. Your personal weather briefing will be delivered to you each day via email or fax.

The Fax and Email package includes (click here for a complete sample):

Exclusive AWIS Freeze/Frost Forecasts. This regional forecast alerts you to the possibility of a cold event and the potential severity. A quick glance will tell you what you need to know. Lowest temperatures, dewpoint and wet bulb ranges, average wind directions and speeds, sky conditions and duration ranges are forecast.

7-Day Max/Min Temperature and Probability of Precipitation Forecast. A quick look at weather conditions for the next seven days, giving you an early indication of potential freezes and when rain may delay outdoor work.

Detailed Hourly Forecast. Fine tune your cold protection methods with this forecast. It includes hourly forecasts of dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature, dewpoint, wind speed and direction, inversion strength and cloud cover.

Agricultural Weather Forecast. When no cold weather is in the forecast, the Agricultural Weather Forecast is packed full of information you can use to make daily operational decisions on your farm.

Your forecast package will be faxed or emailed every morning by about 6:00 AM Central Time. An update will be faxed or emailed at approximately 3:30 PM Central Time during a cold event (click here for a sample afternoon update).

The AWIS Freeze/Frost Fax/Email Service costs $150 a month. There is a minimum three (3) month subscription. Additional charges may apply for other services which will be quoted at the time of setup. For any questions, please email us. You can also call toll-free (888) 798-9955 extension 1.

Freeze/Frost Web Subscription Service

Our Ag Weather Freeze/Frost Web Subscription Service is designed for those that want economical access to the most complete agricultural weather information possible but don't require the information to be customized to their specific needs. You must be comfortable using a web browser. A high speed (broadband) connection is best, but is not required. We've designed our web site to be easy to use and responsive. All the important freeze/frost information has been organized into one easy to navigate area organized by state. There's also a wealth of national and international information. In addition to the freeze/frost information, you will find unique local ag weather information like field drying, soil temperatures, soil moisture, evaporation, evapotranspiration, and other information for making those daily crop management decisions. Also included are local, regional, and national radar pictures, satellite images, detailed local temperature and precipitation data and forecasts, and much more information. Many products are available in both tabular and graphical form. For Florida growers, we include weather observations from the FAWN network. You will be able to get various reports, some updated every 15 minutes, all on our web site. Everything will be in one place. Here are screenshots page 1 and page 2 of the freeze/frost pages for Florida.

Subscriptions to the Ag Weather Freeze/Frost Web Service is for 6 months ($200) or get the benefit of AWIS ag weather information year round for $400. Click here to subscribe on-line.
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