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U.S. Army Corps reduces water release to Missouri River

March 2, 2020 4:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced on Monday that dam releases in Nebraska were reduced to relieve pressure on Missouri levees.

Spring takes full control this week across mid-Missouri

March 2, 2020 11:03 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Filtered sunshine will continue through this afternoon and temperatures will be cooler than yesterday. We’ll be in the upper 40s and low 50s with a northeasterly breeze. A couple spotty sprinkles are possible. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet.

March moving in like a lamb

March 2, 2020 4:14 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. A spot sprinkle is possible this morning. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s thanks to a northerly wind. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet. We’re tracking a disturbance that looks

First day of Spring

March 1, 2020 6:17 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: To close out the first day of meteorological spring, we’re tracking chances for parts of mid-Missouri to see rain and some thunderstorms this evening and overnight tonight. These showers and storms will be short-lived, and they won’t drop a lot of water on the area. Overall, rain accumulations will be near a quarter of an

What is ‘meteorological’ spring?

March 1, 2020 8:04 AM Jehnna Azzara

When we think of the start of spring, we may be thinking about several different days like the spring equinox, daylight savings time and the many holidays that happen during the season. When meteorologists speak about the start of spring, you may be confused about what we really mean. Let’s break down the science of

Tracking the first thunderstorms of the season

March 1, 2020 4:28 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: We will start the day partly sunny but see increasing cloud cover as we head into the afternoon hours. Possible spotty showers after 2 pm but we will see those increase towards dinner. Highs are in the middle 60’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms likely sticking along and south of I-70 through the overnight

Spring-like Leap Day

February 29, 2020 5:15 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: A mild night is in store for us here in Mid-Missouri with temperatures dropping into the mid-40s. Clouds will build in ahead of our next disturbance. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain warm, stretching all the way into the lower 60s for a high. Cloud cover will dominate as showers move into the area during the late

Warmer temperatures are staying in the forecast

February 29, 2020 4:38 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: Sunny skies will dominate and temperatures will be warm with highs in the middle 50’s. SATURDAY NIGHT: We will be staying warm overnight but clouds will roll in with the help of a gusting wind up to 25 mph. Lows will be in the mid to low 40’s. EXTENDED: Sunday will be warm again

Tracking sunshine and a big warm up for Saturday

February 28, 2020 3:27 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Becoming clear and cool. Lows in the upper 20s. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. EXTENDED: Winds will be breezy from the south on Saturday and continue into Sunday as temperatures climb into the low 60s for highs. Clouds increase on Sunday ahead of our next cold front

Meteorological Spring begins Sunday: What it means for mid-Missouri

February 28, 2020 6:22 PM Luke Victor

Meteorological spring begins this Sunday. After above average snowfall this winter, many mid-Missourians are probably ready for warmer weather. On average, over the last 30 years, Columbia Regional Airport sees its first 75º+ day by March 10th. While the low 60s expected this weekend are a cut below that margin, we still have plenty more

Partly cloudy skies & sprinkles this afternoon

February 28, 2020 11:45 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures are in the low to mid 40s this afternoon. A spot sprinkle or two is possible, with a rumble of thunder or two possible near I-44. TONIGHT: Rain chances end before the sun sets and clouds are quick to go with them. That leaves skies mostly clear overnight as lows fall into the

Tracking flurry chances before a beautiful weekend

February 28, 2020 4:47 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Another fast-moving system is dropping out of Iowa this morning. It looks to bring some isolated flurries to the area early this morning before we get back above the freezing mark by midday. Anything falling after that will be in liquid form. Coverage may be a touch better early this afternoon with some of

Tracking mild, spring-like weekend temperatures

February 27, 2020 3:29 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance for a few sprinkles. Lows in the upper 20s to around 30. FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of flurries or sprinkles. Highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Friday’s clipper system dives southeast, clearing out skies from south to north on Friday night into Saturday. Winds shift around

60s to return this weekend, enjoy it!

February 27, 2020 1:06 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds continue to build across mid-Missouri this afternoon. Temperatures will continue to hold in the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds will be a bit gusty at times up to 15 mph. TONIGHT: With clouds building in, it won’t be quite as cold tonight. Temperatures drop into the upper 20s. We will remain dry. EXTENDED: Friday

Tracking the return of cloud cover this afternoon

February 27, 2020 4:18 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Sunshine to start with clouds increasing this afternoon. Southwest winds will help temperatures get into the middle 40s. Those increasing clouds come with a spot sprinkle or flurry chance if they fall toward the evening. No problems expected from this. TONIGHT: Those flurry chances will taper off around midnight as lows fall to the

Repairs to Capital View levees continue as spring flood season looms

February 26, 2020 5:16 PM Joe McLean

Repairs to the system of barriers that protects areas of north Jefferson City from the Missouri River have yet to be completed ahead of expected spring flooding.

New Cole County Emergency Management head stresses importance of public outreach before major disasters

February 26, 2020 2:26 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) About a year after a tornado and flooding devasted parts of Cole County and Jefferson City, a new emergency management coordinator is taking the reigns. Sierra Thomas started the job in January, working with Bill Farr, who is retiring as coordinator on Friday. The coordinator position is the main leadership role

Highway patrol: Slow down and look ahead in slick conditions

February 26, 2020 5:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were sent to 59 crashes Wednesday — more than in any of the four previous winter weather events this year.

Quick start to spring down south leads to an early allergy season

February 26, 2020 6:42 PM Luke Victor

This week, for me personally, has been a sniffly, sneezy and eye-burning fiasco. Okay, that’s perhaps a little dramatic– but it seemed to be affecting others in our newsroom too. While we’re definitely in the height of cold and flu season, we’re actually probably seeing that compounded by an early start to allergy season too.

Tracking a cold start to Thursday before a big weekend warmup

February 26, 2020 4:16 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Few flurries early, clearing up overnight. Lows falling into the upper teens to low 20s. THURSDAY: Increasing clouds, chance of sprinkles or flurries late into the day through evening. Highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: A clipper system will bring a chance for precipitation through early Friday, mainly in the form of scattered light rain