Insider Blog: Why it feels more like spring and how we got here
There’s a stew of factors that are contributing to today’s near-record warmth. Ingredients in this warm up consist of abundant sunshine heating…
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Tracking near record warmth this afternoon with continued warmth on Friday
TONIGHT: Temperatures have already climbed into the mid-to-upper 60s this morning. Our record high is 72 and plenty of sunshine will help us make a…
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Snow lovers don’t fret, we have the entire winter ahead
Wednesday is Dec. 1, which is the beginning of meteorological…
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Tracking continued warmth into the beginning of meteorological winter
TODAY: We’ll see clearing skies into the morning. Partly cloudy skies return this afternoon. Temperatures will climb back into the 60s today.…
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Tracking near record warmth this week before a cool down this weekend
TODAY: Skies will see increasing cloud cover Tuesday. A few showers are possible but most will stay dry today. Clouds, and a slight north breeze…
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Tracking a warmer than average work week
MONDAY: Mostly clear skies at morning will stick around this afternoon. Sunny skies, and a southwest breeze will partner to bring temperatures into…
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Tracking warmer than average days ahead
SATURDAY: Brrr! It was a cold start this morning, but temperatures have really rebounded this afternoon. As of this writing, Columbia Regional…
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Tracking a cold start Friday, with a warmer weekend
BLACK FRIDAY: After a chilly Thanksgiving day, the overnight hours dip even colder. Despite relaxing winds, we keep a slight breeze out of the north…
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Tracking a frigid start to Black Friday before a warm up this weekend
THANKSGIVING EVENING: After a chilly Thanksgiving day, the overnight hours dip even colder. Despite relaxing winds, we keep a slight breeze out of…
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Insider Blog: Some perspective on “seasonal” as we approach the end of November
With some nice stretches of days in the 60’s and 70’s this month, some have asked if the cold will ever come. As you may know, these stretches of…
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Tracking showers tonight, but a dry Thanksgiving
TONIGHT: Clouds have moved in this morning, but our south wind remains. Expect temperatures to continue climbing into the 60’s by this afternoon.…
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Insider Blog: Your Thanksgiving travel forecast
A change up is on its way to bring a big change to our pattern, just in time for your holiday travel. An upper level wave moves closer to us by…
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Tracking southerly flow that brings warmth and rain chances leading up to Thanksgiving
TONIGHT: Tonight, our south breeze stays with us, keeping us warm. Temperatures drop into the low 40’s by early Wednesday morning. High clouds will…
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Tracking a warm up and mid-week rain chances
TODAY: Behind a cold front, temperatures have dropped below freezing for some early this morning. Temperatures will struggle to recover today,…
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The science MoDOT uses to keep roads clear in the winter
The salt you use on your sidewalk each winter is, at its base, the same as what the Missouri Department of Transportation uses to clear our roads.…
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Tracking a warm up into the weekend
TODAY: Today brings the coldest start this week, with lows in the mid-20’s. Winds, however, are shifting out of the south early today, and will bring…
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Tracking cooler air that will make for some cold mornings
TODAY: Behind yesterday’s cold front, temperatures will drop into the low 30’s this morning. Northwest winds around 10-15 mph continue today, keeping…
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Tracking today’s cold front and a fall from yesterday’s warmth
TODAY: Walking out the door this morning, you may be tricked into thinking Wednesday will be another incredibly warm day. We’ll start with…
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Tracking unseasonably warm air ahead of another cool down
TODAY: Another deceivingly cool start will lead to a big warm up Tuesday. Expect plenty of sunshine and a stout wind from the south well into the…
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Tracking a warm up and the cold front that will end it
MONDAY: After starting in the mid-30s, expect a nice warm up today. Abundant sunshine, and warmer more of a southerly wind at the surface will bring…
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