Columbia officials urge precautions in frigid temperatures
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.
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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.
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It’s a pretty rare occurrence but can happen every now and then. It’s exactly what it sounds like: fog that has developed in freezing temperatures. Fog sweeps through Jefferson City early Tuesday morning. Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10:00 am Fog is bad enough to deal with on the roadways, reducing how far in
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The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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There’s a lot of watches, warnings, and advisories to keep track of throughout a year. Even just in the winter months, it can get a little confusing. While things like an Ice Storm Warning might sound pretty self-explanatory, we get a lot of questions about what is a blizzard, and the differences between a Winter
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Winter weather brings a lot of changes to daily life, and one major change is in the way we drive. Snow causes many issues for drivers and brings many more responsibilities on how to be safe on the road. As with any road hazard, snow can increase the danger of car accidents. This is why
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Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge have been preparing for winter weather and the work that comes along with it.
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This year presents different challenges for both public works departments, but of the major concerns both are working to address is staffing issues related to COVID-19
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We’re wrapping up a fairly variable fall after coming warmer and wetter than average in September, and finishing October cool and drier. November has had more above average days than normal or cooler than normal. Temperature and precipitation swings can be blamed on La Nina, a global cycle marked by cooler than average ocean temperatures
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Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.
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As the first snow of 2020 is now here and the effects of COVID-19 still hitting business and some industries, three local transportation agencies said on Monday that luckily their budget for snow and ice removal has not taken a hit from the virus.
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MONDAY EVENING UPDATE Light drizzle is coming down from Columbia to Jefferson City before 7:00 PM with the steadier rainfall south of Highway 54. Another batch of light snow and sleet is moving in from the west, but not much more accumulation is expected for the rest of tonight. However, temperatures will fall a few
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Boone County first responders said five vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash near Sturgeon.
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As a freezing rain mix comes down in mid-Missouri, drivers could see slick roads.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were sent to 59 crashes Wednesday — more than in any of the four previous winter weather events this year.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingAs 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.
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