Punch of polar vortex air possible after a warm start to Christmas week
A strong punch of arctic air from a displacement of the polar vortex could bring our coldest air of the season late next week. Right now mid-to-long…
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Tracking light snow accumulation tonight
Our next shot at wintry weather in Mid-Missouri comes tonight as a weak wave of low pressure moves across the region through early Wednesday morning.…
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With light snow in the forecast tonight, here’s what to keep in mind for the AM commute
We aren’t expecting a blockbuster snow event like they’re going to see in the northeast US, but parts of the area could see a fresh coating of snow…
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BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE: The science behind the color and the rare morning rainbow
Chances are if you were out around 7:00am this morning, you were greeted by a beautiful, color-filled sky. Red, orange, purple, blue… It was a…
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Slow start to snow this year… although it’s not unexpected
After a quick hit of snow to close out October, mid-Missouri hasn’t seen much winter weather since. We also managed to get to 70 almost twice this…
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Northern lights possible in Missouri tonight, Geminids to flare up Sunday night
First, our Northern Light chances… A powerful geomagnetic storm is headed to Earth due to a coronal mass ejection let out by the Sun which was…
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Major mid-MO warming trend on the way thanks to… the Rocky Mountains?
Yeah… we usually pin our warm ups as a result of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. This time, things are a bit different. Our warm air will…
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Freezing fog possible this morning-what is it?
It’s a pretty rare occurrence but can happen every now and then. It’s exactly what it sounds like: fog that has developed in freezing temperatures.…
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Rare “Christmas Star” to shine in the night sky on December 21st
It’s a rare sight that hasn’t been been seen from Earth since March 4th, 1226. No that isn’t a typo. It’s been nearly 800 years! While NASA is…
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WATCH: The 2020 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You can now watch the complete 2020 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special to find out what to expect and how to prepare for…
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Winter watches, warnings, and advisories
There’s a lot of watches, warnings, and advisories to keep track of throughout a year. Even just in the winter months, it can get a little…
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Snow on your car? That’s a recipe for liability in a crash.
Winter weather brings a lot of changes to daily life, and one major change is in the way we drive. Snow causes many issues for drivers and brings…
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ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special set to air on Tuesday, Dec. 1
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2020 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special will air on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 17, KMIZ with an encore…
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Issuing Weather Alert Days for winter weather
Winter can bring just about every type of weather to Mid-Missouri’s 23 counties, highlighting the need to be informed about what’s heading our way.…
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VIDEO: Iota shatters several Atlantic Hurricane Season records
Philip Klotzbach is an EXCELLENT follow on Twitter if you’re looking for up to the date info on hurricane records! Only 2 Category 5 Atlantic…
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Weekend Storm Damage: Likely straight-line winds, not a tornado… here’s why
Pictures of the damage Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F posted this picture Saturday evening after a severe thunderstorm came crashing through…
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La Nina pattern to drive winter weather in Mid-Missouri
We’re wrapping up a fairly variable fall after coming warmer and wetter than average in September, and finishing October cool and drier. November…
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Weather Alert Day: Strong winds expected through early morning Sunday
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team continues a Weather Alert Day through 9:30 Sunday morning as potentially damaging, non-thunderstorm winds push…
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