{"id":2397,"date":"2016-11-01T10:01:43","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T16:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=2397"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:01:16","slug":"preparing-for-winters-perfect-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/hotnews\/preparing-for-winters-perfect-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Winter&#8217;s &#8220;Perfect Storm&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><i>Getting the Most out of Your Snowmelt System During Extreme Snow Events<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> <a title=\"ClearZone snow melting system\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/clearzone\/\">snow melting system<\/a> was designed according to ASHRAE standards, meaning it was designed specifically for typical winter conditions in your <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span> &ndash; and then some. But every now and then Mother Nature unleashes a furious &ldquo;perfect storm&rdquo; of epic proportions that overwhelm even the most hardy winter-weather cities. Snow plows, public transportation and basic city services can be brought to their knees because of unusually low temperatures and record breaking snowfall. Even <a title=\"Automated snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/automated-heated-driveways\/\">fully automated<\/a> radiant <a href=\"\/snow-melting\/\">snow melting systems<\/a> are faced with some unique challenges posed by the extreme conditions. Fortunately, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> snowmelt systems include features that allow you to better cope with winter anomalies such as an extreme snow event.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tips &ndash; Preparing for an Extreme Snow Event<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re faced with a potential storm of record magnitude, follow the steps outlined below.<\/p>\n<p><b>Timer:<\/b> If you purchased a timer with your <a title=\"About heated driveways\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/about-heated-driveways\/\">heated driveway<\/a> system, use this manual override feature to pre-heat your driveway 2-4 hours before the storm hits. (Once the snow starts to fall, the snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> will detect precipitation and automatically activate the system.)<\/p>\n<p><b>Aerial Mount Snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Switch<\/span>:<\/b> If you don&rsquo;t have a timer, you can still manually activate the system using the WS-AUX controller or the <a title=\"Aerial mount snow sensor\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/aerial-snow-sensor\/\">aerial-mount snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span><\/a>. To activate the system using the snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span>, flip the toggle <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> on the side of the unit up so that it is in the ON position. This activates the system and begins&nbsp;pre-heating the driveway. (<b><i>NOTE:<\/i> <\/b><i>Remember that the system will remain on until you return the toggle <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> to AUTOMATIC or STANDBY<\/i>.)<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2406\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-CDP-2-snow-sensor-control-gen.jpg\" alt=\"Control display panel for automated snow melting system\" width=\"167\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-CDP-2-snow-sensor-control-gen.jpg 167w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-CDP-2-snow-sensor-control-gen-138x300.jpg 138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><b>WS-AUX Controller:<\/b> Activating the system using the WS-AUX controller is the most convenient method for pre-heating your driveway or walks. Turning the sensor override <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> on the WS-AUX to the MANUAL ON position will activate the snowmelt system continuously. Pressing the MANUAL ON button on the WS-AUX will not trigger the sensor to <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_597f0993d8acb7f9bdf20df1b39c57b8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>run<\/span> continuously but will initiate one &ldquo;drying cycle.&rdquo; This mode can be used to test the system or clear any remaining un-melted snow. This function allows the user to <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_597f0993d8acb7f9bdf20df1b39c57b8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>run<\/span> a cycle without having to remember to turn the system back off. The sensor will initiate one drying cycle and revert to automatic mode, thereby making it ready for detection of the next storm. The MANUAL ON mode can be activated directly from either AUTOMATIC or STANDBY mode. The user may reset and clear the drying cycle by pressing STANDBY.<\/p>\n<p>The WS-AUX will show the current setting of the manual override <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> for the attached snow sensor. The sensor&rsquo;s override <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> will always take precedence over the WS-AUX setting. If, for example, the WS-AUX has placed the sensor into STANDBY mode and the sensor <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> is moved to MANUAL ON, the WS-AUX will show a change to MANUAL ON mode. Whenever the sensor&rsquo;s <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span> overrides the WS-AUX&rsquo;s setting, then returns to AUTOMATIC mode, the WS-AUX will also revert to AUTOMATIC mode.<\/p>\n<p><b>In-Ground Snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Switch<\/span>:<\/b> For those utilizing the <a title=\"Pavement mount snow sensor\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/in-ground-sensor\/\">pavement-mount snow <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_cbb84b6374fdee36a65796432a2eb2c1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">switch<\/span><\/a>, refer to page 6 and 9 of the ETO2 User&rsquo;s Guide Programming Manual.<\/p>\n<h5>Working with the Controller<\/h5>\n<p><b><i>Pre-heat Your Driveways in Preparation for Record Snowfalls<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2407\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-main-menu-eto2.jpg\" alt=\"Main menu of the snow melting system controller\" width=\"140\" height=\"206\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In MAIN MENU of the controller, turn the dial to scroll down to SETUP (as seen on page 6 of the User Manual). After selecting SETUP, scroll down to FORCE HEAT and push the dial in to select. This will then activate the system.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, you do not want to turn the snow melting system on too late or too early, so follow the local weather reports and make your best guess as to when the storm&rsquo;s first snow will fall. It is recommended to begin pre-heating your driveway (or sidewalks) 2 to 4 hours before any excessively large storm hits. This gives your system a &ldquo;head start&rdquo; that will help it to keep up with the unusually heavy snowfall.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, pre-heating the driveway is not necessary in most other cases. Your <a title=\"Automated snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/automated-heated-driveways\/\">automated&nbsp;snow melting system<\/a>&nbsp;was designed to effectively handle typical winter storms in your <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span>. The steps outlined here are simply offered as suggestions to help you cope with the occasional record-breaking snow storm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-setup-force-heat.jpg\" alt=\"Example of dialogue seen on screen of the snowmelt system controller.\" width=\"470\" height=\"61\" border=\"2\"\/>&nbsp;The heat will stay on the amount of time the designated in the AFTERRUN mode. Once the FORCE HEAT cycle is complete, the device will default back to AUTOMATIC mode. The falling snow will then keep the system on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2409\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-afterrun-96.jpg\" alt=\"Setting the Afterrun time in the controller menu\" width=\"1018\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-afterrun-96.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-afterrun-96-300x34.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-afterrun-96-768x86.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Adjusting the AFTERRUNTo adjust the AFTERRUN, remain in the SETUP menu.<\/p>\n<p>Refer to page 10 of the User&rsquo;s Manual.<\/p>\n<p>Set the time for how long before the snowfall that you want to pre-heat the driveway <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span>. Typical time ranges between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the storm.)<\/p>\n<p><b>Check out <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s helpful instructional videos on YouTube:<\/b><br>\n<b>Video instructions on <a title=\"How to tune your pavement mount snow sensor\" href=\"\/blog\/video\/programming-the-eto2-controller-for-automated-snow-melting-systems\/\">tuning your pavement mount controller<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Video instructions for <a title=\"How to program your aerial mount snow sensor\" href=\"\/blog\/video\/setting-up-the-ws-5c-aerial-mount-snow-sensor\/\">programming your WS-5C aerial-mount snow sensor<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Remember, a snow melting system is only as good as it&rsquo;s installation. So if you&rsquo;re considering purchasing a <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> system, be sure to deal only with experienced professionals who legitimately offer a dedicated support team that will work with you and guide you through the installation process.<\/p>\n<p>And when those record breaking storms come calling at your doorstep, be sure to get the most out of your <a title=\"ClearZone snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/clearzone\/\">ClearZone snow melting system<\/a> by talking to the pros at <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>. If you have any questions, feel free to pick&nbsp;up the phone and call <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> for additional <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> information or to learn how to best deal with extreme snow events. Our business is built on customer service, and we take great pride in being responsive to our customers needs, so don&rsquo;t hesitate to contact an experienced&nbsp;<span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> professional at <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> today&nbsp;(<b>888.488.9276).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting the Most out of Your Snowmelt System During Extreme Snow Events Your <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> snow melting system was designed according to ASHRAE standards, meaning it was designed specifically for typical winter conditions in your <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">area<\/span> &ndash; and then some. But every now and then Mother Nature unleashes a furious &ldquo;perfect storm&rdquo; of epic proportions that&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[237,518,801,838],"class_list":["post-2397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotnews","tag-controller-instructions","tag-installation-tips","tag-snow-melting-system-controls","tag-snowmelt-controls","category-104","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Preparing for Winter&#039;s &quot;Perfect Storm&quot; | Warmzone Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/hotnews\/preparing-for-winters-perfect-storm\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Preparing for Winter&#039;s &quot;Perfect Storm&quot; | Warmzone Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Getting the Most out of Your Snowmelt System During Extreme Snow Events Your Warmzone snow melting system was designed according to ASHRAE standards, meaning it was designed specifically for typical winter conditions in your area &ndash; and then some. 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