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Details of our OpenRoad products and services can be found in our new brochure.

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More about OpenRoad training

We run training courses and symposia so that you can get the most out of the OpenRoad service.

More about the OpenRunway service

A service that gives airports advance warning of the need for runway clearance and de-icing in the event of snow and ice.

Bad weather can have a serious impact on the operations of transport systems. Our services are designed to help you to plan for, manage and minimise the effects of the weather, so you can provide a smooth running services to users.

Helping you plan

Ensure that the roads, runways and bridges that you're responsible for will flow freely, even when ice and snow threaten to wreak havoc.

The information that we provide enables road transport and infrastructure decision makers to do their jobs more easily, more cost-effectively and with greater confidence.

We provide the most accurate road weather forecasts anywhere in the world, beating off all opposition in nine competitive trials.

More about the OpenRoad service

This flagship service, available in the UK and overseas, helps road maintenance decision-makers (from local government to Formula 1 racing teams) to minimise the impact of the weather, particularly ice, on road and pavement usage.

More about the OpenRoad service

More about OpenBridge

This specialised service applies the power of the Met Office's OpenRoad approach to help people tasked with maintaining bridge operations to minimise the impact of the weather.

More about the OpenBridge service

For further information about working with the Met Office on weather solutions please contact our 24-hour Customer Centre or contact openroad@metoffice.gov.uk. OpenRoad is a registered trademark of the Met Office.