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This outlook goes beyond short-term forecasts and daily app updates, focusing instead on temperature and precipitation trends that matter weeks in advance.

Register, upgrade or add on by Feb. 13 to take advantage of advance pricing discounts (in addition to your NTEA member discount).

The commercial vehicle industry is preparing to take center stage this spring as Work Truck Week® 2026 returns to Indianapolis with a sold-out show floor, dozens of product launches, and hands-on vehicle experiences designed to showcase what’s next for work trucks and vocational fleets.

Developed in response to contractor and dealer feedback, the Sno-Way 29RVHD combines the versatility of a V-plow with the added snow-carrying capacity of hydraulic adjustable wings. Weighing just under 1,100 pounds and designed for one-ton or larger trucks, the 29R VHD allows operators to carry and push significantly more snow, especially in scoop mode, while maintaining full in-cab control.

The New York State Thruway Authority keeps 570 miles of roadway and 819 bridges safe each winter using a combination of experienced crews, new snow-fighting equipment, and advanced technology. From GPS-equipped plows and real-time pavement sensors to a new plow-tracking system that alerts drivers through navigation apps, NYSTA is enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability throughout the snow and ice season.

Nate’s Lawn Maintenance replaced nearly 30 salt truck routes with 300 SiteTotes and 67 spreaders, slashing costs and response times while making winter operations faster and more efficient.

Work Truck Week® 2026, March 10–13 in Indianapolis, features an educational program focused on the future of the work truck industry, covering ADAS, AI, fleet management, regulations, and workforce development.

When winter storms strike, every second counts. Whether you're servicing a campus, mall, municipal lot, or commercial complex, the ability to pre-load, deploy, and precisely apply salt without relying entirely on salt trucks can make or break your operation. That’s where Virnig’s modular Salt Spreader steps in — engineered to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and simplify logistics.

Hiniker Daniels breaks down why back blades are becoming a go-to upgrade for snow contractors. With better scraping, wider passes, and safer visibility, rear-mounted plows are proving to be one of the biggest productivity boosts heading into 2026.

Winter weather patterns are shifting, customer expectations are higher, and equipment innovation is accelerating. As we head into 2026, the snow and ice management industry is undergoing changes that will directly impact how contractors work, from one-truck operations to large commercial fleets. Staying ahead of these trends will help you boost efficiency, win more accounts, and keep crews safe when storms hit.

When you take all the atmospheric signals together — the La Niña-to-neutral transition, the shifting jet streams, the early-season temperature swings, and the late-winter wildcard factors — one message becomes clear: This winter won’t be defined by constant cold or endless storms… but it will be defined by variability.

NTEA is broadening the Green Truck Summit in 2026 with deeper insights into fleet data, connectivity and artificial intelligence, key areas shaping the future of commercial vehicles.