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An incoming Christmas heat wave would be “virtually impossible” without the effects of a changing climate, according to meteorologists at the nonprofit Climate Central. “Yeah, this probably likely would have been a warmer-than-average Christmas regardless. But the level that we’re at, that’s 30 degrees above average for some of us in Missouri, those temperatures would

As colder weather becomes more frequent as we enter the winter season, ponds and lakes may start to freeze over. There have already been several events in Central Missouri where a body of water has frozen over, but it was not enough to allow for people or animals to safely stand on it. This has

A large Arctic high-pressure system will take over much of the Midwest this weekend, bringing cold air from the north. Although high pressure means that settled weather with little to no chances of precipitation will be observed on Sunday, it will also mean that potentially dangerous temperatures will be in place. In Kansas City, Missouri,

Snow does much more than create beautiful landscapes and cause traffic jams. It is a crucial part of Earth’s ecosystem year-round, but we’re seeing fewer flurries as the world warms. Connecting a warming planet to less snow is simple: as temperatures rise, freezing conditions become less common, and precipitation that would have fallen as snow

It was a very windy start to the day, but the winds are finally starting to calm down. This is the reason why a Wind Advisory was in effect for much of Central Missouri through the morning hours, as winds were forecasted to reach gusts of up to 50 to 55 mph. Maximum wind speeds

This weekend, a potential wintry mix is in the forecast for parts of central Missouri. This system is set to enter the area Saturday night, exiting throughout the early morning hours of Sunday. Most will see rain, but small differences in the vertical temperature profile will lead to others seeing this wintry mix and snow.

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect, starting at midnight tonight and lasting throughout tomorrow morning. This is for wind chills that could be below zero during the early morning hours. The thing is, the actual air temperature tomorrow morning will be close to 10 degrees, meaning it is actually a bit

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday night and Saturday for the first snowfall of the season. Snow totals in northeastern Missouri could reach 2 to 4 inches this weekend, with isolated higher amounts where snow persists the longest. A scenario for heavier snow is possible thanks to some cool,

The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country Championships are coming to Gans Creek this year, and a muddy and cool meet is in the forecast. The races are expected to be ideal, with sunny skies and cool temperatures on Saturday morning. However, the ground might be muddy from recent

Winter is right around the corner, and the trees have lost almost all their leaves. But winter is losing the worst of its chill, and invasive plants are using these warmer winters to spread across our state. While native Missouri plants are shutting down for the season, species like bush honeysuckle, Bradford pears, and autumn