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Freezing rain potential with incoming storm system

January 9, 2020 10:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist Kevin Schneider explains what is needed for freezing rain to happen.

Road crews across Mid-Missouri trying to plan for a unique winter weather system

January 9, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves close to Mid-Missouri, several agencies are gearing up for poor road conditions.

Heavy rain and storms arrive tomorrow, ice and snow into Saturday

January 9, 2020 4:09 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, light showers possible. Lows in the upper 40s. FRIDAY: Mostly dry early with heavy rain and storms increasing across Mid-Missouri by afternoon. Highs in the mid-50s. A few storms may produce gusty winds. Rain amounts range between 2-4″. Flash flooding is possible through Friday night. EXTENDED: As cold air moves in behind

Rain today an appetizer for what could come

January 9, 2020 5:11 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: We’re starting off with clouds this morning and a southerly breeze, which is why we’ll get back into the upper 50s later this afternoon, even as rain chances move back in later in the day. There’s really no threat with this round, other than to saturate the ground, eventually causing some problems tomorrow. TONIGHT:

Heavy rain and storms Friday, ice and snow Saturday

January 8, 2020 3:43 PM Jessica Hafner

A Weather Alert Day is in effect for Friday and Saturday for the potential of heavy rain and wintry weather. TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and breezy, lows in the mid-40s. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, windy, and warm. Rain moves in by late afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: Tropical moisture will build in across Mid-Missouri as

Strong storm system to bring threat for heavy rain, storms and snow

January 8, 2020 1:15 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: A warm front will continue lifting north across mid-Missouri overnight. Clouds will build and temperatures will rise into the upper 40s by sunrise. THURSDAY: Thursday starts off dry, mild and cloudy. Rain showers will slowly build into the region after 3pm. Rain could be heavy at times with thunder. Especially following the evening rush. EXTENDED: Rain,

One last familiar day before things change

January 8, 2020 5:15 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Temperatures top out in the upper 40s to near 50 once again with more sunshine. We will add in a steady southeast wind with a few gusts getting up around 25 mph. TONIGHT: Those winds keep up overnight as clouds build in. Both of those work together to keep temperatures in the 40s EXTENDED:

Army Corps of Engineers, Meteorologists meet to discuss updates to flood and levee plans

January 7, 2020 6:46 PM Luke Victor

Earlier this afternoon, the Army Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service Meteorologists met to discuss the latest flooding potentials and status on levee repairs. The meeting started out by outlining current conditions within the Missouri River Basin. Precipitation within the last month has been slightly above average across the forecast area. Thankfully, no major

Heavy rain and wintry weather possible late this week

January 7, 2020 4:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly. Lows in the upper 20s to around 30. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 40s. EXTENDED: Two waves of precipitation will make their way through Mid-Missouri by late week. Southwest upper level flow will bring more moisture back into the region from the Gulf of Mexico,

Monitoring late week rain & wintry weather potential

January 7, 2020 11:44 AM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Under mostly clear skies, temperatures will fall into the middle 20s, with some wind chills in the teens. WEDNESDAY: Sunshine will continue for the first half of the day, but clouds will begin to build into the afternoon. Temperatures will remain comfortable, near 50 degrees. EXTENDED: Most of the morning looks dry Thursday, but clouds will

Quiet start to the week leading to an active close

January 7, 2020 4:19 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: A pretty similar day in store as temperatures top out in the mid to upper 40s, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the afternoon. TONIGHT: Under mostly clear skies, temperatures will fall into the middle 20s, with some wind chills in the teens. EXTENDED: Things stay quiet into Wednesday as temperatures reach

Measurable rain, wintry weather possible by late week

January 6, 2020 6:25 PM Jessica Hafner

The weather pattern will begin to take a turn late this week as a deep trough digs across the western half of the country Thursday. Southwest flow aloft will bring rich moisture into the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys for an extended amount of time, setting us up for rounds of precipitation. A cold front

Quiet next few days, watching rain and snow potential late week

January 6, 2020 3:28 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy, lows near 30. TUESDAY: Variably cloudy, highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: The pattern continues to be fairly quiet through Wednesday despite a weak disturbance bringing more clouds to the area on Tuesday. A deep trough in the jet stream later in the week will help pull more moisture from the

Where has winter been?!

January 6, 2020 5:29 PM Luke Victor

It’s no doubt been a mild start to the winter season. After snow and bitter cold on Veteran’s Day along with a 2 day marathon of snowfall in mid December. Since the start of winter on December 21st, high temperatures have averaged 57º! This is the 11th warmest start to winter (up to January 5th)

Quiet for now, tracking late week rain & snow chances

January 6, 2020 1:48 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: What’s left of today’s clouds will clear out overnight. Temperatures drop to near 30 degrees. TUESDAY: Tomorrow will be a similar day with a mix of clouds and sunshine with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 40s. Winds will remain light. EXTENDED: Wednesday looks sunny and more mild, with temperatures jumping into the upper 40s and low

Quiet weather trend holds into the workweek

January 6, 2020 4:31 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: A cold front that slid through yesterday brought us some slightly cooler weather, keeping highs in the upper 40s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. TONIGHT: Any cloud cover should start to clear out after midnight as lows fall into the upper 20s to low 30s. EXTENDED: Tuesday looks to be a similar day,

Winds die down Monday, Next rain chance on Thursday

January 5, 2020 6:18 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies. Winds will die down. Temperatures will be cold out the door in the morning– in the mid 20s. MONDAY: Winds will remain calm for most of the day as high pressure settles in. Clouds will begin to increase late in the afternoon as a weak upper level system approaches. Precip isn’t expected

Sunday Warm Up

January 5, 2020 3:41 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Sunshine returns once more to Mid-Missouri. We’ll see a pleasant warm up into the lower 50s across the area with a light breeze. The wind may pick up slightly north of I-70. TONIGHT: Clouds build in as a weak cold front pushes through our area. Lows will be in the upper 20s. EXTENDED: The cold front

Weather remains quiet, warming up Sunday

January 4, 2020 7:06 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies. Southerly winds will stop temperatures from falling past 32 degrees. SUNDAY: With sunshine and a stiff southwesterly breeze we’ll warm nicely into the afternoon. Most of mid-Missouri will get into the upper 40s and low 50s. EXTENDED: A weak cold front will move through Monday bringing an increase in clouds, but

Chilly Day Ahead

January 4, 2020 4:37 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: AM snow showers are possible, but minimal accumulation is expected. Wind chills are a factor today, so be aware that the actual temperature differs from the “feels like” temperature. Cloud cover continues until late this afternoon. High in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: Winds shift overnight back to southwest and clouds clear, setting up conditions