Cold Archives

How to prepare your home for winter weather

November 12, 2021 8:20 PM Hannah Falcon

Winter weather is blowing into Mid-Missouri, which means it’s time to make sure the house is prepared to keep the cold out.

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Frigid temperatures cause ice jam on the Missouri River

February 19, 2021 6:28 PM Jessica Hafner

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

Bitter cold leads to several water customers waiting for frozen pipe assistance

February 17, 2021 7:17 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A

Road officials across Mid-Missouri warn of ‘life or death’ conditions with extreme cold and snow

February 14, 2021 6:35 PM Connor Hirsch

Corporal Kyle Green with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F said the department is urging people to stay home, to give road crews time to clear the roads and less work for first responders.

Columbia extends overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station through Thursday

February 14, 2021 2:40 PM Connor Hirsch

The site is open from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night. It is meant to be a resource for individuals unable to access local emergency shelter services

Warming centers in Columbia remain open as temperatures drop

February 12, 2021 5:42 AM Ben Fein

As temperatures in Mid-Missouri continue to hover in the single digits, warming shelters in Columbia are keeping their doors open.

Columbia shelters prepare for extreme weekend cold

February 4, 2021 11:56 AM Chanel Porter

Local shelters are taking extra steps to make sure that people are provided a space through the weekend as Mid-Missouri enters temperatures in single digits.

Columbia officials urge precautions in frigid temperatures

December 24, 2020 5:22 AM Ben Fein

With some of the coldest weather of the year expected over the coming days, the city put out precautions for residents planning on being out in the cold.