WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold for another morning
Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon and evening.
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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 benefit from power sources like solar power. I met with Eric Hempel from the Office of Sustainability in Columbia to gain a better understanding of just what we need for solar
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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 temperatures on the way by tomorrow. By the weekend, we’ll be tracking arctic air and a fast moving Alberta Clipper system that will bring a chance of
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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 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, he emerges from his home to search for his shadow to answer a very important question; will winter last for six more weeks, or will spring come
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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 here to tell you about how carbon emissions can affect the atmosphere from any type of source including, but not limited to, oil mining. In this case, it is considered
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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 be complicating anything on the roads. Still need to take it slow out there, anything left on the roads could refreeze tonight. LATE MORNING UPDATE: After a cold day
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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 counterclockwise circulation, temperatures are trying to hold steady. This will make it hard for frozen precipitation to make it to the ground without melting. The big thing we’ll
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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 mid-Missouri, we get to see a lot of weather. This last week alone, we’ve seen snow, rain, and just this morning we saw fog. Fog is one of
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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 Highway 54 and south of Lake of the Ozarks. Clouds stick around tonight along with gusty winds, so travel might be tricky into the evening commute despite the snow
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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 they impact the surface of the Earth? In the Pacific Northwest they’ve been dealing with a ton of rainfall… In fact nearly record setting rainfall in the last two weeks
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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 area by the end of the week. A cold front will sweep across the area today, bringing a chance for a few showers and temperatures back into the 40s. 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 at any given opportunity, but sometimes I wonder if it’s safe for her to be outside. I dove into the details of how winter weather affects our
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Spring-like temperatures followed by bitter wind chills and snow late week
It’s been a bright start to the week with temperatures soaring into the low 50s Tuesday with a southwest breeze in place. Upper level high pressure will keep the jet stream to the north again on Wednesday, keeping us about 15+ degrees warmer than average as temperatures get into the mid-upper 50s. Colder, arctic air
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Where’s the snow?
It’s no secret that this winter has been suspiciously lacking in snowfall for us Missourians. So the question stands: where is all the snow if it isn’t here? It turns out that several places across the world have seen historic snowfalls during this past weekend alone. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Madrid, along with other parts
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Our top 17 viewer submitted photos of 2020
Although it seems that the year was filled with gloom and doom, we did see some sunny days. On this particular day, one of our viewers caught a fantastic picture of a B-2 Bomber over the columns at Mizzou. M-I-Z! PC: Jared Bazile We may not have seen a ton of snow, but we did
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