Weather Alert Day Archives

Experts recommend turning down thermostat, using natural sunlight to keep utility costs down during frigid weather

February 17, 2025 7:09 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bitter-cold temperatures moving into Mid-Missouri this week may lead to an extra strain on some people’s wallets. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates heating expenses will jump 10.5% this winter and reports for Northeast and Midwest states — an $889-$982 increase. “I think for a lot of people, it’s not just the heating.

Jefferson City preps for snowfall

February 17, 2025 7:46 PM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Both dayside and nightside Jefferson City snowplow crews are resting up before the city faces 4-7 inches of snow Tuesday. Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said that the 24-plow driver morning crew plans to get the roads passable before the morning commute while the smaller overnight crew will tend

Columbia Public Schools, Jefferson City School District not in session on Tuesday

February 17, 2025 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will not be in session on Tuesday. A district spokesperson wrote on social media that Tuesday will be a day for alternative methods of instruction for students. Tuesday is the last AMI day that can be used by the school district before having to make up class hours over

Frostbite risk high in Missouri as temperature drops

February 17, 2025 6:51 PM Haley Swaino

When the wind chill is -15°F or lower, people can get frostbite in 30 minutes or less, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued in Mid-Missouri for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. through Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for wind chills as low as 20 below.

25 Columbia snow plow drivers to start shift at 7 p.m.

February 17, 2025 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews will be working overnight to treat roads in Columbia for the impending snow. The City of Columbia wrote in a press release that 25 snowplow operators will start its overnight shift at 7 p.m. Another 25-person crew will take over at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Multiple inches of snow are expected throughout

Moberly school buses on snow routes Thursday, Wednesday’s snow day to be made up May 22

February 12, 2025 5:36 PM Mitchell Kaminski

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) After canceling classes on Wednesday, Moberly Public Schools says it plans to be in session on Thursday and will utilize snow routes for buses. Wednesday marked the sixth day of school in Moberly impacted by weather this year. District spokeswoman Cristina Wright told ABC 17 News in January that Moberly Public Schools

Weather Alert Day: Dangerous cold Thursday morning, slick spots possible

February 12, 2025 5:21 PM Jessica Hafner

Light snow has exited Mid-Missouri Wednesday night, but colder air moves in tonight along with strong northwest winds. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has extended the Weather Alert Day through 7:00 a.m. Thursday as wind chills are expected to dip to below zero. Bitterly cold air could leave many untreated routes slick for the

Weather Alert Day: Snow ending, bitter cold leaves some slick spots

February 10, 2025 3:36 AM Jessica Hafner

WEDNESDAY EVENING UPDATE (2/12 5PM): Snow showers are exiting to the east, but gusty winds will usher in much colder air tonight. Any spots left untreated will likely be slick into the morning as lows fall into the single digits with wind chills below zero through mid-morning Thursday. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team

Winter storm will trigger local laws in Mid-Missouri cities

February 11, 2025 12:23 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in Mid-Missouri communities will have some legally defined snow-removal responsibilities with Wednesday’s winter storm. The City of Columbia says there are 555 miles of sidewalk throughout the city and property owners are urged to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice adjacent to their home or business. ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather

Kehoe signs executive order ahead of Missouri snow storm

February 10, 2025 4:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe on Monday signed an executive order related to the impending winter weather that is expected to hit Missouri this week. Kehoe’s Office said in a release that Executive Order 25-17 will suspend hours of service regulations for drivers transporting residential heating fuels, including propane, natural gas and heating oil.

Weather Alert Day: Coldest air retreats over the next 24 hours

January 15, 2025 4:41 PM Jessica Hafner

MONDAY EVENING UPDATE: After a second push of cold air that even brought a few snow flurries overnight, we are the coldest we’ve been amidst this stretch. Our wind chills as of Tuesday morning were as cold as 20 below. South winds keep us cold feeling, but warming today into the overnight hours. This has

Multiple warming shelters are open as temperatures drop in Mid-Missouri

January 19, 2025 5:00 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As mid-Missouri is facing dangerously cold in the low teens, single digits and under, some may feel the need to bundle up and seek shelter as the cold brings risks of frostbite and hypothermia. According to the CDC, hypothermia can occur in temperatures as mild as 40 degrees. According to the National

Weather Alert Day: Snowfall comes to an end this afternoon after several inches fall across mid-Missouri

January 8, 2025 3:33 PM Jessica Hafner

Friday Update: The last update, as of Friday at midday, shows snow on its way out of Columbia and mid-Missouri. Totals have broadly reached 2-4 inches across much of the region so far today, and are expected to climb slightly before snow ends in the east. Totals were impressive thanks to an efficient 20:1 snow

Cold weather can lead to slower response times, other challenges for first responders

January 8, 2025 10:17 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Below freezing temperatures and the possibility of more snow in Mid-Missouri may cause headaches for local first responders. According to Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp, firefighters were faced with a challenge while battling a barn fire Tuesday evening that resulted in a total loss. Blomenkamp said the fire hydrant at

Lack of heat in home can lead to freezing or bursting pipes, local plumber says

January 6, 2025 6:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of Mid-Missouri will experience frigid temperatures Monday night through Thursday, leading to home owners cranking up their thermostats. Turning up the heat in a home is often done in an attempt to keep warm, but a local plumber says it’s also essential to keep pipes in the home from freezing. Or

City of Columbia plow crews move into neighborhoods, priority roads to near-normal conditions

January 6, 2025 7:23 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A City of Columbia snow plow crew of 16 members clocked in at 7 p.m. Monday to continue working to plow neighborhood roads during the overnight hours, the city said in a release. Plows moved into the neighborhoods during the day on Monday after getting priority roads to near-normal conditions, according to

Road crews expect covered roads to last through Monday

January 5, 2025 10:03 PM Lucas Geisler, Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Those handling road clearing for Mid-Missouri expect major roads to stay covered well into Monday. Machelle Watkins, an engineer for MoDOT’s central district, said the continued snow and freezing cold temperatures overnight make it difficult for plow drivers to clear state roads across the area. The state has 1,500 plows working across

Mizzou men’s basketball stuck in St. Louis due to winter weather

January 5, 2025 10:50 PM Lucas Geisler, Euphenie Andre

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) – The University of Missouri men’s basketball team is hoping to return to Columbia on Monday after winter weather delayed its return home. The poor weather diverted the team’s flight home on Saturday night to St. Louis, according to athletics spokesman Dave Matter. The team returned to Missouri after its 84-68

Weather Alert Day: Winter storms brings snow and ice, road impacts through Monday morning

January 2, 2025 11:10 AM John Ross

SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE: A widespread swath of snow has started to push back into Mid-Missouri, with moderate to heavy snow possible at times, especially across northwest portions of Mid-Missouri. Road conditions will continue to deteriorate as visibility drops due to gusty winds. An additional 2-4″ of snow is possible through early tomorrow morning, with much

Local governments close offices, delay services due to weekend storm

January 5, 2025 6:22 PM Lucas Geisler

See the latest closures and cancelations here. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Winter weather has led to several governmental agencies closing shop for Monday and delaying some services. Columbia Trash collection in the city is canceled for Monday, according to a Facebook post from the city’s trash service. “More considerations for Tuesday’s refuse collection will be