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Some roads snow-covered as crews prepare for second round of snow

By Madison Fleck

December 16, 2019 8:56 AM

Published December 16, 2019 4:26 AM

Some roads across mid-Missouri remained snow-covered on Monday morning as road crews prepared for a second round of snow.

LIVE PLAYBACK of morning road conditions can be viewed in the player below.

ABC 17 Stormtrack meteorologist Kevin Schneider was tracking more snow accumulation expected throughout the day Monday. Snow accumulations are expected to give an additional 1 to 3 inches.

Drivers should plan for extra time in their morning commute.

Here’s a look at road conditions on I-70 this morning just outside of Boonville heading east. @CurtisABC17 and I are finally making our way back from the #Chiefs game! pic.twitter.com/3ssq58ck7p
— Andrew Kauffman (@A_Kauff) December 16, 2019

Columbia Public Works had a 29-person crew report at 7 p.m. Sunday for a 12-hour shift.

A 29-person crew reported at 7pm for a 12-hour overnight shift to focus on 1st/2nd priority routes & transition to 3rd priorities depending on conditions. Motorists are encouraged to plan plenty of extra time for morning commute & drive w/ extreme caution.https://t.co/5oYbOwvAkI
— Columbia Public Works (@pub_works) December 16, 2019

Cole County Public Works had 26 trucks treating the roads Sunday, according to Director Larry Benz.

As of Monday at 5:30 a.m., the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map showed most of the Jefferson City area roads as being partially covered.

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