Stormtrack Weather Special Archives

Spring can be make or break on the farm

March 14, 2022 8:00 AM John Ross

“It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle.” Moniteau county farmer, Andy Clay, says while he loves his way of life, he understands that weather…

Weather Alert Days: The issuing process

March 10, 2022 3:00 PM Jessica Hafner

Always tracking, always alerting. That’s our mission for the Stormtrack Weather Team, and it’s why we have a planin place to give Mid-Missouri as…

Spring forecast: Warmer than average, spans of active weather expected

March 15, 2022 8:00 AM Jessica Hafner

Last fall, the Stormtrack Weather Team was predicting a cold and snowy end to winter in anticipation of a moderate La Nina. The season entered and…

ABC 17 spring Severe Weather Special

March 15, 2022 10:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Get ready for severe weather season with the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team by watching the spring Severe Weather Special…

Missouri tree pollen causing spring allergies

March 7, 2022 4:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Spring blooms begin to pop up as the weather warms, but the downside of the flowering plants in Mid-Missouri is a myriad of allergy-causing…

Are mobile homes safe during severe weather?

March 14, 2022 9:39 AM Kevin Schneider

Severe weather can happen any time of the year. It’s important to know where to take shelter well before the storm starts bearing down on…

The Dog Days of Summer: Pet Safety in a Changing Climate

March 11, 2022 9:00 AM Nate Splater

As we head into the warmer seasons with more time to get out and enjoy the sun, you’ll want to remember to check in on your furry friend. With…

WATCH: The 2021 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special

November 23, 2021 5:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

You can watch the 2021 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special tonight at 6:30 on air or…

The life cycle of a Weather Alert Day

November 23, 2021 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

From rain, to snow, to ice and freezing rain, to life-threatening cold, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issues Weather Alert Days ahead of…

Winter forecast: La Niña pattern will influence our weather again this year

November 23, 2021 10:45 AM Jessica Hafner

It’s been anything but an ordinary fall so far after a warm and wet October wrapped up with a severe weather outbreak that brought three tornadoes to…

Comparing winter precipitation types and their threats

November 22, 2021 10:33 AM Nate Splater

You’ll likely hear about many different types of winter precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet and snow, but what are these exactly and what…

Breaking down the rare winter phenomenon of thundersnow

November 19, 2021 4:52 PM Chance Gotsch

We’ve all heard thunder and seen lightning during thunderstorms that we associate with warmer months, but have you ever heard thunder during a…

The science MoDOT uses to keep roads clear in the winter

November 19, 2021 3:51 PM John Ross

The salt you use on your sidewalk each winter is, at its base, the same as what the Missouri Department of Transportation uses to clear our roads.…

Climate scientists tracking how global temperature changes affect Mid-Missouri weather

November 18, 2021 5:06 PM Kevin Schneider

Decades of evidence proves that the Earth is warming, but to what extent and what does that mean for Mid-Missouri…

Spring 2021: Warmer and potentially more active than normal

March 16, 2021 2:18 PM Jessica Hafner

After a 14-day stretch of below-freezing temperatures last month, we’ve started this spring with several days above average, hinting at a continued…

Significant river flooding not expected through this spring

March 15, 2021 11:42 AM Jessica Hafner

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…