Title:
Winter Operations at Truckee Tahoe Airport Hybrid Event
Topic:
Snow, FICONS, and Weather Forecasting at 'The Snowiest Airport in The Lower 48'
Speaker(s):
Open Snow's Bryan Allegretto and TRK Ops. Supervisor Mike Ketron
Brief Description:
Join us Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30 PM for our final Fly Safe Seminar of the year.
We'll kick things off with Bryan Allegretto of OpenSnow, who will share insights on winter weather forecasting, seasonal trends, and what the anticipated Super El Niño could bring to the Sierra.
Then, KTRK Operations Supervisor Mike Ketron will explain how airport crews clear the airfield after storms, how FICONs are established, and what airport users can expect this winter.
Don't miss this opportunity to get winter-ready before the snow starts flying!
Select Number:
WP11147418
Location of Seminar:
Truckee Tahoe Airport Conference Room
10356 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, CA 96161
Directions to Venue:
In the downstairs conference room inside Truckee Tahoe Airport's terminal building. Also available via Zoom with advanced registration. To attend via Zoom, please register here: Zoom Registration
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KTRK
Seating:
60
seats at the facility,
51
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam - Reno
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
About the Speakers:
Bryan Allegretto "BA" has been forecasting winter storms for the Sierra Nevada for over two decades and has gained a reputation in Tahoe as the go-to forecaster. BA grew up chasing storms, and he brought that passion to the Sierra after graduating from college. BA joined Joel Gratz in 2011 to help launch OpenSnow. He's now the California Forecaster for OpenSnow, along with the Lead Forecaster for Ski California.
Mike Ketron has the most seniority out of anyone currently working at Truckee Tahoe Airport with over 20 years of dedication. He is an Operations Supervisor and handles everything from fueling to fixing hangar doors and driving the 18-ton Larue snowblowers.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
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