TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, chilly. Lows in the low 30s. SATURDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, 48. EXTENDED: Winds shift back to the southwest on Sunday, bringing temperatures up into the mid-50s with partly cloudy skies to end the weekend. Next week, the upper level flow through the jet stream will be from the northwest, keeping temperatures
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As winter-like weather rolls in, vehicles may need a few more turns of the key to start up. The Missouri Department of Transportation has several tips on its website about how drivers can prepare their vehicle: Use fresh antifreeze to winterize the vehicle,Make sure the vehicle’s battery is working as it should,Check to see if
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid-20s. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and warmer. Highs near 50. EXTENDED: Winds shift back to the northwest after a brief disturbance moves through on Friday, increasing clouds going into Saturday morning. Temperatures on Saturday will be cooler in response to this, with highs in the
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FRIDAY: We’ll be cold to start off the day but temperatures will rebound this afternoon into the upper 40s with quite a few of us hitting 50. We’re tracking another disturbance moving in with some cloud cover this afternoon, but we’ll stay dry. TONIGHT: Some of that cloud cover sticks around tonight as winds swing
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The first snow came early this fall, with light accumulation on grass starting Wednesday and continuing on Halloween. Lows overnight Thursday are expected to plunge into the mid-20s, with the high possibly breaking the record for the lowest high in Columbia. The normal high for this time of year is 62 degrees, but in Columbia
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THURSDAY MORNING UPDATE: We’ve been receiving reports of black ice with some road temperatures slipping below freezing. Problems areas will be on bridges and overpasses as well as some on and off ramps. Especially further northwest in Mid-Missouri, where we’re seeing the coldest road temperatures. THE REST OF YOUR HALLOWEEN: Now that the heavier of
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THURSDAY: Precipitation will be wrapping up from west to east later this morning and should be gone by this afternoon. We’ll see the return of sunshine for the first time this week with afternoon highs only managing the upper 30s thanks to a breezy northwest wind. TRICK-OR-TREATING: The forecast hasn’t improved, but we’ll at least
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Crews with public works departments around mid-Missouri are preparing for the winter weather moving into the area.
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TONIGHT: Wintry mix changes over to snow this evening, with light snow showers continuing overnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Accumulation between a dusting and 1″. THURSDAY: Snow showers taper off by mid morning, leaving us quite cold and blustery with temperatures in the mid-30s during the day, and wind chills in the low 20s.
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The director of Cole County Public Works said Tuesday that his department is preparing equipment to handle anticipated winter weather. Larry Benz told ABC 17 News that crews are working to get trucks ready to handle any potential freezing precipitation or snow in the coming days. It comes after the department’s equipment was strained in
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THIS AFTERNOON: Drizzle has slowly tapered late this morning, but our next round of precipitation has started to enter our western counties. Expect rounds of drizzle, mixed with sleet and eventually snowflakes throughout the rest of this evening. Temperatures will hover in the 30s. Wind chills will be in the 20s. TONIGHT: That wintry mix will eventually
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You may hear meteorologists in the winter time to stay aware of icy bridges or overpasses, or even road signs that say “Bridges Ice Before Roads”… It may have you wondering why bridges ice up so much faster. First off, we need to know that soil/ground stores heat much very efficiently. Because of that, even
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Roads are wet in Moberly as you head out the door Wednesday, but snow has not accumulated on the ground. Moberly Police posted on Facebook early Wednesday morning warning residents to, “slow down and use caution while traveling.” City of Moberly officials took to Facebook to let residents know crews are prepared for the wet, rainy and possibly
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Boone County Road and Bridge prepared its snowplows and crews Monday for potential winter weather. “We had all of our crews, all of our truck drivers, outfit their trucks. Put on their plows and spreaders and just make sure the trucks are in good working order,” said Bryan Boyce with Boone County Road and Bridge.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY: This system looks to make slow progress across the Midwest this morning into this afternoon, keeping precipitation around for much of the day. Places where we linger at or below freezing this morning could see a few slick spots, especially on elevated roadways. Afternoon highs will only top out in the upper 30s. We’ll
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Rain in mid-Missouri is leaving roads slick for Wednesday morning’s commute. ABC 17 News crews monitored road conditions throughout Columbia and Boone County. Drivers should be sure to take it slow heading out the door with rains causing poor visibility and slippery road conditions. Temperatures have managed to stay above freezing in the area, leaving
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WEDNESDAY: This system looks to make slow progress across the Midwest this morning into this afternoon, keeping precipitation around for much of the day. Places where we linger at or below freezing this morning could see a few slick spots, especially on elevated roadways. Afternoon highs will only top out in the upper 30s .
Continue Reading Major changes are settling in with an arctic air mass settling into Mid-Missouri this week, bringing cold temperatures and chances for rain and snow. VIDEO: Tuesday morning update WEDNESDAY MORNING: We’re tracking ongoing rain across the viewing area, but for the most part is a cold rain, with most of the viewing area above freezing.
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with rain showers. Freezing drizzle and/or light snowfall possible for areas along and north of Highway 24. Lows near 33. WEDNESDAY: Rain likely, eventually changing to a wintry mix. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: As cold air wraps around the back side of low pressure, temperatures drop below freezing
Continue Reading TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with rain showers. Freezing drizzle and/or light snowfall possible for areas along and north of Highway 24. Lows near 33. WEDNESDAY: Rain likely, eventually changing to a wintry mix. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: As cold air wraps around the back side of low pressure, temperatures drop below freezing
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