Weather Alert Day Archives

Tow truck companies stay busy while businesses try to stay up and running through winter storm

February 17, 2022 4:05 PM Chanel Porter

Tow truck companies were busy while some businesses tried to stay up and running.

MoDOT warns drivers to take it slow during winter weather

February 16, 2022 8:50 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will head into its fourth winter storm of the year Thursday, which could create dangerous conditions for drivers. Jeff Neimeyer, who works for Missouri’s Department of Transportation, says people typically drive too fast during bad winter weather, which can cause them to lose control and slide into a median. “For many

Columbia Public Works to continue treating roads Saturday

February 5, 2022 3:53 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia’s public works department said in a Facebook post, that crews are set to be back Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to continue to address lingering impacts on Columbia roads.

Public works hopes to have neighborhood streets cleared by Friday night

February 3, 2022 9:46 PM Hannah Falcon

Flurries have stopped in Mid-Missouri, but snow and ice still cover the roads and sidewalks.

Shoveling snow can be a heart hazard

February 3, 2022 9:45 PM Leila Mitchell

Now that the snow has stopped coming down, people across the state have a lot of shoveling to do.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Second round of snow dwindling, roads remain dangerous

January 30, 2022 2:24 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATE – THURSDAY AM, 2/3/22 Snow continues to fly but isn’t as heavy as it was yesterday morning. Most folks that will pick up additional accumulations will only see minor additions from here on out. UPDATE – WEDNESDAY PM, 2/2/22 Steady snow has filtered back into Mid-Missouri with heavy bands setting up near Jefferson City

WEDNESDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: 18-wheeler removal shuts down I-70 from St. Charles to Highway 63 connector

February 2, 2022 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for regular updates related to the Mid-Missouri snowstrom.

Plow crews are stocked up on salt, but the overnight temperatures create come concern

February 2, 2022 7:04 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Plow crews continue to treat snow-covered roads in salt Wednesday evening, but crews say low temperatures will make the treatment less effective. Both MoDOT and Columbia Public Works said they are fully stocked up on salt. “Our salt supplies are in really good shape right now,” said Adam Shafer, Central District Maintenance

Drivers describe slick roads, unsafe driving conditions during Mid-Missouri snowstorm

February 2, 2022 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

As snow blankets Mid-Missouri, those brave enough to drive through the storm are met with slick patches of ice and roads still covered in snow.

Emergency shelter opens Tuesday in Jefferson City amid wintry weather

February 1, 2022 9:33 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new emergency overnight shelter will be open Tuesday in Jefferson City. The shelter’s opening comes just in time for the severe wintry weather expected to hit Mid-Missouri. The Jefferson City Room at the Inn will be open at 1015 Edmonds Street in the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Jefferson City Public Works prepares for days-long winter storm

January 31, 2022 11:10 AM Hannah Falcon

Mid-Missouri is expecting to get several inches of snow this week, which may make for unsafe road conditions.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Arctic air covers Mid-Missouri

January 24, 2022 3:06 PM Kevin Schneider

Temperatures have settled into the upper teens to around 20 as skies clear out this evening, with wind chills falling into the single digits. Overnight lows will hover between 5 to 7 degrees above zero, with wind chills a few degrees below. We’re about 20-25 degrees cooler than Monday evening. SETUP An Alberta clipper moved

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking another morning with single-digit temperatures

January 17, 2022 10:28 PM Kevin Schneider

Temperatures have dropped and clouds exited as Arctic high pressure begins to settle over the Midwest for the rest of the work week, giving us some of the coolest air of the season so far. THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Wind chills are in the single digits, and this is still expected to be the worst of

Local mechanic provides tips for winter car prep

January 20, 2022 7:34 PM Hannah Falcon

With low temperatures and wind chills bringing mid-Missouri into the negatives, many complications can arise. One thing that commonly causes problems in the cold weather is cars.

Columbia City Council continues to discuss possible change for the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters

January 19, 2022 5:32 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia City Council agreed Tuesday night to delay the discussion on changing the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters until they receive input from experts.

Road crews remind drivers to watch out for the possible refreeze from the melted snow

January 15, 2022 9:48 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) Snow has filled the Mid-Missouri roads and has now turned into slush. The weather conditions has kept the Missouri Highway Patrol and the Jefferson City Public Works busy keeping the roadways clear but refreeze is now a concern. Highway 63 and other priority roadways are clear, but the Missouri Highway Patrol still

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snow takes over in Mid-Missouri

January 12, 2022 10:15 AM Kevin Schneider

Watch a live-streamed newscast at 7 a.m. in the player below. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the latest chance at accumulating snow that could impact Mid-Missouri early this weekend. With a complex situation, we’ll have the latest updates as we learn them below: SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE: Warm air has held stubbornly overnight

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Extreme cold settles in on Mid-Missouri

January 4, 2022 9:57 AM Kevin Schneider

A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, with frigid temperatures and snow expected.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking our first real taste of winter waiting until 2022

December 29, 2021 11:45 AM Kevin Schneider

Sunday Morning Update: Icy and slick roads remain a concern this morning with temperatures in the teens and wind chills plummeting below 0 degrees. Expect poor travel conditions for the rest of the weekend and try to stay home as much as possible. Current road conditions for Mid-MO can be found here. Brutal Cold Temperatures

How drivers should prepare for icy roads New Year’s weekend

December 31, 2021 11:35 AM Hannah Falcon

As you’re gassing up the car for your holiday plans, you may want to include an ice scraper and other items to help you survive the incoming winter weather.