Daylight Saving Time started yesterday, but why was this time change ever created? Contrary to some thought processes, it’s actually not solely because of the weather! I wanted to dive into why Daylight Saving Time was created and the steps that were taken to get it implemented across the nation. The history of Daylight Saving
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We wrapped up winter with an active February with several winter weather events and a long cold stretch, but we actually ended up with less snow than normal through March 1st.
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On August 10, a powerful storm roared through parts of the Upper Midwest. Some of our neighbors to the north recorded wind gusts as highs as 126 mph with some estimates from damage surveyors beyond 140 mph
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Severe weather is unpredictable and can strike at the worst times. What should you do if you find yourself out on the roads during bad weather? Listen to weather forecasts If severe weather strikes while you’re driving, you should always listen to the radio so you can be aware of what’s going on. This could
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While we’re only tracking rain today, meteorologists were tracking much different conditions on March 12, 2006. Missouri saw a record breaking day that Sunday full of tornadic activity. 38…That’s how many tornadoes we saw across the state of Missouri on march 12, 2006. On a Sunday evening and into the overnight hours, the atmosphere was
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After a warm and windy start to the week, big changes are on the way with soaking rain and a few thunderstorms possible later this week. Upper level wind flow is coming from the southwest, pushing warm and moist air in our direction. This will prime the area for rounds of rainfall that could bring
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) What kind of weather will this season bring? Can we expect floods? How do I prepare? The ABC 17 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special will answer these questions and more when it airs on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 17, KMIZ with an encore on FOX 22, KQFX at 9:30
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To close off the National Weather Service’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we’re talking about how to stay safe in flooding situations. Mid-Missouri may not have beaches or breezy ocean scenes, but boy do we have rivers! While rivers are great for fishing and boating, they also are dangerous when they reach flood status. It’s not
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Today’s tornado warning test conducted by the National Weather Service was a prompt to get us thinking about our severe weather plans. Here in mid-Missouri we’re no strangers to severe weather. Many of us were impacted by the tornado that tore through Jefferson City just a few years ago, and it won’t be long before
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Winter often brings cold, clouds, and overall gloomy conditions. While seeing snow can be exciting, winters can also cause mental and emotional strain on the people it impacts. If you’ve ever noticed a change in your mood after the days start getting shorter, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Jaclyn Valadka who is
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On the backend of a major energy crisis in Texas, many people have been left wondering what went wrong with the power grid. In Texas, the major source of energy is natural gas followed by coal, gasoline, and several sources of renewable energy including wind power. In last weeks’ case, the bitter cold mixed with
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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 Mid-Missouri and upstream of the Missouri River has caused portions of the river to freeze over, and with warmer temperatures and sunshine the last few days, we have started to
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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 ponds and lakes, there’s special considerations you need to make before heading out on the ice. While it can be tempting to want to break out the
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as
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Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon and evening.
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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 mid-Missouri to see polar air drift this far south. Often, this colder air typically stays near the Arctic poles as low pressure and strong winds trap this colder air where
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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 roads as you head home tonight-Cole, Maries, Phelps, and Pulaski Counties have been in the roughest shape. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Wednesday
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Weather balloons are a tool meteorologists use to collect upper atmosphere data. This helps us determine what kind of precipitation we’ll see, and it can help us determine whether severe weather is a possibility for the day. The Atmospheric Sciences Department at the University of Missouri invited me out to participate in one of their
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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 disturbances. Our next system is rippling through today. As cold as roads are, slippery conditions could develop quickly throughout the day, especially where some of the heavier
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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 during the day with a light north breeze. Most areas ended up with about an inch or less of light, dry snow with Saturday’s disturbance, and another wave of snow
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