
The science of high pressure
Often you hear meteorologist talking about high pressure systems and low pressure systems, but what do these systems actually do to our local…
Continue ReadingChance Gotsch grew up just south of St. Louis and moved to Columbia to attend the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Atmospheric Sciences.
His interest in weather begin as a child when he used to be afraid of storms.
Chance joined the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team in February 2021. He is currently the weekday noon meteorologist.
Often you hear meteorologist talking about high pressure systems and low pressure systems, but what do these systems actually do to our local…
Continue ReadingTODAY: Monday is another mild and bright day. Clouds and rain showers are exiting east this morning, leaving some low clouds and a northerly breeze.…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 30s with winds out of the northwest at 10-15 mph and gust up to 25 mph. Tomorrow: Saturday sees lingering…
Continue ReadingWhere should you go if the sirens sound for a tornado warning in your area? The best option would be to get to the lowest interior room of your home…
Continue ReadingToday: Afternoon highs top out into the mid-40s as winds have switched out of the northwest due to a passing cold front earlier today. Winds gust up…
Continue ReadingAs we head into spring, we’re going to be tracking an increase in strong to severe storms. Meteorologists and photographers this year will be manning…
Continue ReadingToday: Afternoon highs warm to 70 degrees as a warm front looms just to the north of Mid-Missouri. Light scattered drizzles are expected throughout…
Continue ReadingEvery year Missouri sees a plethora of showers and storms spanning from late March through June. Just as recently as 2021, we saw the second wettest…
Continue ReadingToday: Afternoon highs meander into the mid-40s as scattered showers continue across the region. Winds remain out of the southeast at 10-15 mph.…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool the upper teens as winds gust out of the northwest up to 25 mph. This will lead to overnight wind chills into the single…
Continue ReadingLiving in Central Missouri, various types of weather is common. We see different types of precipitation depending on the season. Heading towards…
Continue ReadingTODAY: Scattered showers and storms continue across the region until late this afternoon. By 6 PM, a cold front pushes across Mid-Missouri leading to…
Continue ReadingWe are 15 days into meteorological spring, the average has continued to climb as we’re currently set at 55 degrees. Every year when trees begin to…
Continue ReadingToday: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 60s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the south at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph possible.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia has seen endless rainfall the past several months coming after much of the state remained in extreme drought conditions. Several low…
Continue ReadingTODAY: Sunshine returns for yet another day in what has been a pretty stagnant pattern. Wind direction will generally remain out of the east at…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 20s as winds remain out of the northwest at 5 MPH. Skies remain partly cloudy. Tomorrow: Tuesday welcomes…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-20s with winds gusting up to 25 MPH from the northwest. Skies remain mostly cloudy. Tomorrow: Monday sees…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 30s as winds switch out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Skies remain mostly cloudy. Tomorrow: Saturday welcome…
Continue ReadingTonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 30s with mostly cloudy skies as showers exit the region to the east. Winds switch out of the northwest at…
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