We’re tracking more snow for Friday ❄️ Baltimore is turning to a snow-melting machine called Snowtorious BIG to clear massive snow piles, officials say it’s the first time it’s been used in a decade. Baltimore Police launch a citywide traffic enforcement team to reduce fatalities. And today, the MTA is offering free rides for Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks | WBFF FOX 45

This Snow Melter Eats 135 Tons Every Single Hour! 😳 | Fossbytes

It’s snow season! Polar Vortex or Snow Squall Snow Machine: Which one is ideal for your snow effects? While the Polar Vortex and Snow Squall Snow Machine look similar, they have their differences. Learn more about their features and differences below! Net Weight Polar Vortex: 150 lbs / 68 kgs SnowSquall: 125 lbs / 57 kgs Power Rating Polar Vortex: 220V - 13 Amps @ 50/60 Hz Snow Squall: 110V - 13 Amps @ 50/60 Hz (220V - 7 Amps @ 50/60 Hz available) Distance Polar Vortex: up to 50 feet Snow Squall

The Big Melt - Melting Snow with Hot Tubs in NYC ❄️ Did you know that NYC melts snow after a big storm? If the temps are staying cold and the snow won’t melt in its own - the city has to bring out the hot tubs. NYC melts snow using portable, industrial-grade “snow melters”—often called “hot tubs”—deployed by the Department of Sanitation. These powerful machines heat, melt, and filter up to 120 tons of snow per hour, draining the water directly into the city’s sewer. Before draining, the melted w