Winter Weather Archives

Reports of icy conditions in Boone County on Monday morning

October 26, 2020 8:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County first responders said five vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash near Sturgeon.

Snow falls in Rucker, Missouri, south of Clark.

Slick conditions across mid-Missouri

March 22, 2020 9:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

As a freezing rain mix comes down in mid-Missouri, drivers could see slick roads.

Highway patrol: Slow down and look ahead in slick conditions

February 26, 2020 5:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were sent to 59 crashes Wednesday — more than in any of the four previous winter weather events this year.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow left this morning

February 24, 2020 9:32 PM Jessica Hafner

Synopsis: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day into Wednesday morning. Light snow accumulation is expected overnight, especially for locations east of Highway 63. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of Mid-Missouri through Wednesday morning. Impacts/Timing: Snow is expected to taper off by mid-morning Wednesday, and temperatures

Tracking accumulating light snow overnight into Wednesday morning

February 25, 2020 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with light snow showers. Most areas end up with a trace to 2″, with the highest amounts north of I-70. Lows in the upper 20s. WEDNESDAY: Snow showers taper off from west to east in the morning, leaving us with cloudy skies during the day. Highs in the low 30s. EXTENDED: The

Tracking snow chances with slippery conditions expected

February 25, 2020 3:27 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Light rain will linger into the early parts of the day, becoming a bit steadier this afternoon. We may try to mix in a few snowflakes throughout the day, but accumulations don’t look to be a problem until this evening. Highs top out in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: As that rain/snow mix transitions over

Tracking rain and snow tomorrow night into Wednesday

February 24, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid-30s. TUESDAY: Scattered showers and chilly. Highs in the upper 30s. Rain changes to snow by early evening. Most areas will see about an inch or less of accumulation. EXTENDED: Snow showers taper off from west to east early Wednesday morning, leaving a coating of snow

Crews respond to poor driving conditions, warn of slick roads

February 12, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.

Expected temperature drop worries road crews

February 12, 2020 1:09 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves through Mid-Missouri, officials are starting to get worried about a drop in temperature that could lead to slippery roads Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

MU officials: Private shuttle service plans to run despite extreme cold

February 12, 2020 4:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

After a private shuttle company caused the University of Missouri to shut down in 2019, MU officials say they are prepared to run in the cold Thursday and Friday.

Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools

February 12, 2020 12:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.

Minor injuries reported in Boone County crash

February 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.

Rain and snow pushing in

February 12, 2020 5:05 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Rain and snow mix will push in this morning and will be sticking around through the afternoon. Impacts are expected to be fairly limited while the sun is up with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Still want to take it easy on the roads since slick spots are possible where it snows

State trooper: Be ready for traffic backups in winter weather

February 11, 2020 4:47 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it’s safest for drivers to stay in their vehicles with seat belts on if they slide off the road.

MoDOT reminds drivers about dangers of “black ice” as rain and melting snow cover roads

February 9, 2020 4:07 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the mix of rain and melting snow from winter storms, the roads could continue to be slick well after icy weather passes. The ABC Stormtrack weather team is tracking a drop in temperatures Sunday night, posing a threat for drivers during the Monday morning commute. Spokesman for MoDOT Central District Adam

Snow has cleared out of mid-Missouri

January 29, 2020 4:51 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Snow has ended across the viewing area. Cloudy skies and cold temperatures are expected through the evening. Think upper 20s/low 30s. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with overnight lows in the mid to upper 20s. EXTENDED: Things look more settled to close out the week. It will still be hard to shake the cloud

Slick road conditions for Thursday morning commute

February 6, 2020 5:54 AM Madison Fleck

Roads remained partly snow-covered Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map. LIVE PLAYBACK of what the roads looked like on Highway 63 at 7 a.m. can be viewed in the player below. Drivers should allow extra time for the morning commute, MoDOT said in a Tweet. Before heading out this morning

Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport reopens

February 5, 2020 1:17 PM Zachary Farwell

Parts of Interstate 70 were closed to drivers west of Columbia on Wednesday afternoon.

Highway patrol reports nine injured on snowy roads

February 5, 2020 9:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mid-Missouri roads became covered on Wednesday morning as heavy snow began to fall throughout the area.

MoDOT Central District looking at buying more salt after rough start to winter

February 5, 2020 4:19 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District says it is looking into buying more salt after using more than half of its supply this winter.