Frigid temperatures cause ice jam on the Missouri River
We recorded 14 days in a row below freezing this month, with near record temperatures for several days in that period. The frigid air around…
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When are frozen ponds and lakes safe to walk on?
In the wake of this extreme cold, many people are attempting to get out and enjoy this winter weather. When it comes to ice skating and fishing on…
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snowfall continues in Mid-Missouri
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving…
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold for another morning
Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon and…
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Why is the polar vortex this far south?
If you’re wondering if this cold signifies the end of the world and if doomsday is upon us, don’t worry. This isn’t hugely abnormal for…
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Weather Alert Day: Scattered snow showers could bring more accumulation today
AFTERNOON UPDATE: With roads still struggling to improve down south, our Winter Weather Advisory has been extended until 6:00 PM. Slow down on the…
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Why weather balloons?
Weather balloons are a tool meteorologists use to collect upper atmosphere data. This helps us determine what kind of precipitation we’ll see, and…
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INSIDER BLOG: Tracking more wintry precipitation today
There’s no rest for the weary in this type of pattern. With broad zonal (flat) flow entrenched, this might be a theme for this week: light, but daily…
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Tracking light snow Sunday and Monday, very cold temperatures this week
It’s been a frigid start to Sunday with temperatures remaining in the low teens this afternoon with wind chills only reaching the low single digits…
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Solar power: Will it bring sunshine or gloom to owners?
With alternative methods of power gaining traction across the world, I was wondering how myself and other residents of Mid-Missouri would be able to…
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Tracking light snow and bitterly cold wind chills this weekend
The first week of February is proving itself to be typical of Missouri winter after a mild day in the 50s today, with more rain and much cooler…
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Punxsutawney Phil…will he see his shadow?
Groundhog day is one of the best (and weirdest) holidays that is celebrated in North America. The groundhog in question, Punxsutawney Phil, resides…
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Carbon Emissions: How do they happen and why do they matter?
Before I start breaking down the science behind carbon release, I want to put out a disclaimer that I am knowledgeable on science…not politics. I’m…
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking accumulating snow, potentially slow Wednesday morning commute
AFTERNOON UPDATE: Accumulating snow is coming to an end in the early hours of this afternoon. A few flurries look like they’ll hang on but shouldn’t…
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INSIDER BLOG: Wintry mix possible north this morning
Rain has moved in as this latest area of low pressure starts to scoot in. Based on where we are situated, ahead of this center of this…
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What is fog?
If you were awake early this morning, you probably noticed the fog that had developed across the area. This fog reduced visibility for many of us. In…
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Weather Alert Day: Snow winding down, strong winds remain
AFTERNOON UPDATE (3:15 PM): Snow showers have tapered off quite a bit across the northern portion of the area, with ongoing snow for areas east of…
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Rivers of the atmosphere…we’re not talking the Mississippi or Missouri
Here in mid-Missouri we’re pretty familiar with rivers and the way they impact the land around them. But what are atmospheric rivers and how do…
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Tracking light snow accumulation Friday
After a very mild couple of days around Mid-Missouri, we are tracking the potential for light accumulating snow as much colder air moves into the…
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How to keep Fido safe in the winter
I took advantage of today’s nicer weather by heading out to the dog park with my trusty sidekick, Petra. Like most dogs, my pup loves to be outside…
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