Winter Weather Archives

Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage

February 18, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.

Columbia halts ice skating, fishing

February 18, 2021 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city opened up ice skating at Stephens Lake Park on Tuesday and ice fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park last Friday.

Columbia Public Works lifts parking restrictions

February 18, 2021 9:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works has lifted parking restrictions on Thursday after being put into effect Monday.

Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.

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

Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues

February 17, 2021 2:30 PM Meghan Drakas

A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snowfall continues in Mid-Missouri

February 16, 2021 10:02 AM Kevin Schneider

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as

Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls

February 17, 2021 3:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.

Mid-Missouri still dealing with snow-packed roads

February 17, 2021 6:07 AM Matt Ragsdale

Residents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.

Fulton facing ‘financial disaster’ as natural gas prices skyrocket because of frozen pipes

February 16, 2021 3:16 PM Connor Hirsch

Fulton’s city council will meet Tuesday night to address concerns over fluctuating natural gas and wholesale electricity prices that could impact city utility users’ bills.

Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns

February 16, 2021 5:35 PM Sydney Olsen

Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.

Columbia Parks and Rec opens Stephens Lake Park for ice skating

February 16, 2021 8:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.

Road agencies ready plows ahead of more snow overnight

February 16, 2021 11:50 AM Victoria Bragg

Road crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.

School districts announce closures ahead of more snow Wednesday

February 16, 2021 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri school districts announced Wednesday closures on Tuesday afternoon, as bitter cold kept snow clinging to some roads with more on the way.

Electric companies advise Mid-Missouri customers to save energy amid blackouts elsewhere

February 16, 2021 12:18 PM Chanel Porter

Utility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.

Road crews plow and lay treatment Tuesday despite subzero temperatures

February 16, 2021 9:36 AM Meghan Drakas

Road crews were still out in full-force Tuesday morning working on roads despite the sub-freezing temperatures.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerously cold for another morning

February 12, 2021 2:50 PM Kevin Schneider

Snowfall will continue into Monday afternoon and evening.

Ameren Missouri joins call for power conservation amid extreme demand

February 16, 2021 9:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The utility, which supplies electricity and gas to much of Mid-Missouri, said in a statement Tuesday that the regional electric grid operator has asked utilities to reduce their power demands.

Death reported in Boone County crash with snowplow; roadway back open

February 15, 2021 4:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

At least one person is dead after a crash involving a snowplow near Sturgeon.

Jefferson City road crews facing issues with equipment as snow and cold batters area

February 15, 2021 6:31 PM Connor Hirsch

ABC17 News previously reported that about 10 out of the Jefferson City Public Works Department’s 24 snowplows were past their life expectancy.