Winter weather can lead to serious disruptions, including transportation delays due to snow and ice, hazardous conditions for employees and customers, and significant financial losses. This winter, be better prepared with AccuWeather's forecasts and warnings, which have proven Superior Accuracy™.
Make the best decisions for your business this winter. Join our experts, Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather's Lead U.S. Long-Range Forecaster, and Chad Merrill, AccuWeather Forecast Expert and Senior Meteorologist, for an exclusive first look at the 2026-27 Winter Weather Forecast on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1 PM ET.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Join AccuWeather's Get Your Business Winter Ready webinar to learn how the 2026-27 winter forecast applies directly to your operation.
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Make better decisions about personnel and staffing while reducing overtime costs this winter.
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Know when to salt or plow well ahead of hazardous conditions, rather than reacting after the fact.
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Respond more efficiently once a storm arrives, with clearer detail on timing and impact.
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Minimize accidents and better limit the impact of snow and ice on your operations and reputation.
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Understand the storm patterns and regional risks AccuWeather expects for the 2026-27 winter season.
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Ask AccuWeather's forecasting experts your questions directly during a live discussion.
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Register today for the webinar and submit a question for our experts to answer during the live Q&A session after the presentation.
Dan DePodwin
Vice President, Forecast Operations
Dan DePodwin has diverse work experience in the field of meteorology. Dan started their career as a Climate Analyst at Rutgers University in 2004 and worked there until 2008. In 2007, they joined the Campus Weather Service at Penn State University as the Head of Forecasting, a role they held until 2011. During their time at Penn State, they also served as a Teaching Assistant, Forecaster, Lab Assistant, Intern, and Grader for various meteorology-related positions. In 2010, they briefly worked as an Analyst for the Commercial Applied Research Team at Mars, Inc.
In 2011, DePodwin joined AccuWeather, where they have held multiple roles over the years. Dan started as a Meteorologist and then progressed to positions of increasing responsibility, including Manager of Forecast Systems, Director of Forecast Data and Systems, and Manager of Forecasting. From 2019 to 2021, they served as the Director of Forecasting Operations, then Senior Director of Forecasting Operations, before being named Vice President of Forecasting Operations.
Dan DePodwin obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology with a focus in Forecasting and Geographic Information Sciences from Penn State University between 2007 and 2011.
Paul Pastelok
AccuWeather's Lead U.S. Long Range Forecast Expert
Paul Pastelok has been with AccuWeather for over 30 years. He has worked extensively with a variety of clients in radio and television broadcasting, newspapers, international forecasting, utility and construction companies, and now has a weekly long-range podcast.
Paul leads a team that focuses mainly on energy and retail clients and produces forecasts ranging from short-term to 12 months out. The department has expanded globally and has developed long-range forecasts for Europe, Canada, South America and Asia. Paul also has experience in commodity, transportation, tropical and global drought forecasting.
Chad Merrill
AccuWeather Expert, Senior Meteorologist
Chad R. Merrill is a Senior Meteorologist at AccuWeather, where he delivers precise city-specific and regional forecasts, produces live and recorded weather updates for radio clients, and writes weather reports for newspapers. With expertise in drought analysis, winter weather, and long-range forecasting, Chad blends operational and broadcast meteorology to provide accurate, engaging weather insights that enhance public understanding and trust in AccuWeather’s forecasting excellence.
Tyler Knowlton
Director of Communications, AccuWeather
Tyler Knowlton joined the Plume Labs team in 2017 to lead the company’s strategic communications and community engagement efforts. He has over 15 years of experience in public relations, communications, and policy development. Since launching AccuWeather's Climate Impact Program last year, he has been connecting journalists, academics, and community groups with the data they need to protect the planet from two of its greatest threats: climate action failure and extreme weather.