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Snow makes roads slick around Central Missouri

February 16, 2024 11:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Roads around Mid-Missouri were becoming covered as the clock approached midday Friday as snow continued to fall.

Weather Alert Day: Accumulating snow on Friday, road impacts possible

February 15, 2024 3:37 PM Jessica Hafner

FRIDAY NOON UPDATE: The Winter Weather Advisory has been greatly expanded across the majority of Mid-MO. Rain will continue to transition to snow this afternoon further and further southward. Nearly all of Mid-MO will see snowfall today which could make roads slushy. SETUP: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day

Tracking more snow before the end of the day

February 16, 2024 11:39 AM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Snow will continue to track across much of Mid-MO today, check out our blog for details. Highs will sit in the 30s as snow comes to an end from northwest to southeast by tonight. TONIGHT: Clearing skies bring plummeting temperatures down to the teens. EXTENDED: Mostly sunny skies are enough to get our highs

Tracking snow and a sharp cool down, ahead of another warm up

February 16, 2024 3:44 AM John Ross

TODAY: Friday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, as morning snow brings the potential for slick roads, especially north of I-70. Snow will begin before sunrise, last through the morning, and taper off by the afternoon. For more details, check out our blog. It’s a cold day, with highs in the 30s. TONIGHT:

Columbia Public Works set to treat roads Friday for expected snowfall

February 16, 2024 4:02 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works began treating city roads a little after 6 a.m. Friday ahead of expected snowfall in Mid-Missouri. According to a Facebook post from the city, with snow beginning early Friday morning, road temperatures are expected to hit below freezing during the day, which could cause slick spots and refreezing on

The science behind a rise in January’s electricity bill

February 15, 2024 7:00 PM Chance Gotsch

You might have noticed a steep increase in your latest utility bill from the month of January for the City of Columbia. This was due to the extreme cold we experienced throughout the last month. Cooling and heating degree days is a metric created for power companies to understand how much output will be needed

Tracking snow starting tomorrow morning, cold start to the weekend

February 15, 2024 3:57 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with spotty rain and sleet developing late. Lows near 30. TOMORROW: Snow showers move in from north to south early, with gusty winds up to 25 mph. 1-3″ of snowfall accumulation possible with the higher range north of I-70. EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for the potential of accumulating

Tracking a dry and sunny afternoon before Friday morning snow

February 15, 2024 12:59 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY; Afternoon highs warm near 50 degrees as skies remain mostly sunny with winds out of the northwest at 8-12 mph. TONIGHT: Skies become partly cloudy as lows cool to near 30 degrees. Winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: A rain/sleet/ snow mixture arrives early Friday morning around 3 am. As

Tracking a mild Thursday ahead of snow to end the week

February 15, 2024 3:56 AM John Ross

TODAY: Thursday will be partly cloudy with a high near 50. TONIGHT: Tonight, clouds will increase, and temperatures will fall to just near 30. EXTENDED: Rain and snow begins early Friday morning as an area of low pressure moves in. This will leave some minor accumulations north of I-70, with best chances east of HWY

Tracking a cool down and a chance of snow by the end of the week

February 14, 2024 3:22 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a chance for a few showers. Lows in the lower to mid-40s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and cooler with highs near 50. EXTENDED: We’re tracking a cold front that moves in tonight and brings more clouds along with a chance of showers. Any rain would be brief and gone before daybreak. Cloud

Tracking a warm afternoon before Friday snow chances

February 14, 2024 12:49 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: After most of us saw the mercury climb into the 60s on Tuesday, Wednesday is shaping up to be just as warm. We’ll expect south winds and sunshine through some fair weather clouds to drive highs into the 60s once more. TONIGHT: Once more, for now, at least as a weak cold front arrives

Tracking April-like air ahead of snow chances

February 14, 2024 3:51 AM John Ross

TODAY: After most of us saw the mercury climb into the 60s on Tuesday, Wednesday is shaping up to be just as warm. We’ll expect south winds and sunshine through some fair weather clouds to drive highs into the 60s once more. TONIGHT: Once more, for now, at least as a weak cold front arrives

Tracking a warmer Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2024 3:05 PM Chance Gotsch

TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-30s as skies remain mostly clear. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. TOMORROW: Valentine’s Day sees highs reach into the lower 60s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Tracking a warmer Wednesday as highs reach into the lower

Tracking a sunny afternoon before a cool down towards weekend

February 13, 2024 12:55 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Afternoon highs top out into the upper 50s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-30s as skies remain mostly clear. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. EXTENDED: Tracking a warmer Wednesday as highs reach into the lower 60s

Tracking midweek warmth with minimal precipitation forecast

February 13, 2024 3:56 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday will be another beautiful day in mid-Missouri. This time, without a glancing blow of snow to our southern most counties. All of us see sunshine and south winds this afternoon, that is, through a few clouds. Partly Cloudy skies and highs in the upper 50s, near 60 for some, is today’s forecast. TONIGHT:

Monarch butterfly population on possible decline

February 12, 2024 6:37 PM Chance Gotsch

The winter butterfly population of wintering Monarchs has been released and the numbers are alarming. There are two populations of Monarch butterflies that are monitored, one resides on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains and one to the west. The ones that live their lives to the eastern side of the Rockies, travels to

Tracking mild temperatures for most of the week, brief late week cold snap

February 12, 2024 3:51 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cold with lows in the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Tonight is clear and cold, but warmer than normal as lows fall into the upper 20s. Tomorrow, we get back into the 50s before warming up to about 60 by Wednesday afternoon. A disturbance moving

Tracking a warming trend mid-week before a weekend cool down

February 12, 2024 12:57 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Afternoon highs rise into the mid to upper 40s as snowfall pushes out of southeastern portions of Mid-Missouri after 3 pm. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 20s as winds continue out of the northwest at 4-8 mph. Skies become

Tracking snow for some, above average temperatures for others

February 12, 2024 3:58 AM John Ross

TODAY: Monday is an interesting weather day in mid-Missouri. Highs will be mild with dry conditions in Columbia and Jefferson City. Expect afternoon sunshine and highs in the upper 40s (above average) here. South, near the Lake of the Ozarks, and near I-44, we’ll have a chance for snow. Up to 4 inches of snow

Tracking snow for southern Missouri, mild week ahead

February 11, 2024 3:59 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s to around 30. TOMORROW: Snow showers along I-44, accumulating between 1-4″ south of the interstate. Areas along and south of Highway 50 see a trace to 1/2″. Highs reach the mid-40s with partly cloudy skies elsewhere. EXTENDED: Low pressure to our south will bring