WATCH: 2023 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special
ABC 17 News aired its annual Stormtrack Winter Weather Special on Friday.
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Multiple schools announce snow days for Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few schools in Mid-Missouri have canceled classes for Friday after snow fell on Thursday. The Higbee R-8 Schools, Westran R-1 Schools, the Bevier School District and St. Pius X have announced they will be closed on Friday. A full list can be viewed on our closings and delays page.
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Columbia Public Schools among those affected by winter weather
Columbia Public Schools will start two hours late Monday because of the weather, while other Mid-Missouri schools will close entirely.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Snow contributes to Randolph County injury crash
Check back for updates related to the winter storm.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel comfortable driving in the snow?
Public safety agencies are asking drivers to stay off the road if it’s not necessary.
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow overnight into Wednesday
Watch a live update at 8 p.m. in the player. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a winter storm that could bring accumulating snow to much of the region, with heavy snow possible across southern and southeast Missouri between tonight and early Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday evening update: Low pressure is on track to
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Experts say be to ready for slide-offs ahead of winter storm
One of the major dangers of winter storm driving is the chance of running off the road.
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MoDOT warns drivers to prepare ahead of upcoming winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians should expect to see decent snowfall Tuesday night as the snow makes a return to Mid-Missouri. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a winter storm that could bring in heavy snow across the southern and southeast part of the state between Tuesday night and Wednesday. This means drivers will
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Insider Blog: Rain and light snow accumulation possible late Saturday
The Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the potential of rain changing to snow as low pressure moves in from the southwest Saturday evening. Temperatures on Saturday will top out in the lower 40s, about 10 degrees above freezing. Light showers start to move in from the west by late afternoon or early evening, gradually changing
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Multiple schools cancel or delay class due to winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow and cold temperatures are making a return to Mid-Missouri on Thursday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking some snow fall and above freezing temperatures on Thursday morning. Multiple schools have already canceled or delayed classes for Thursday. Canceled classes: Morgan Co. R-I (Stover) SchoolsMorgan Co. R-II (Versailles) SchoolsSouth
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FULL INTERVIEWS: Jefferson City, Columbia Public Works speak on wintry road conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Britt Smith, Jefferson City Public Works ABC 17: Could you start off by telling us how the roads are looking in Jefferson City? SMITH: Well, here in Jefferson City everything is just wet at the moment. We’ve got that wintry miz coming down but road temperatures are staying above freezing. We’ve got
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WATCH: Updated track of Mid-Missouri snow forecast
ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather’s Jessica Hafner gives an update on the snow expected to fall on Mid-Missouri on Saturday night.
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Warming centers, overnight shelters available in Columbia, Jefferson City
Columbia and Jefferson City have partnered with local shelters to offer a safe place for those who need to stay warm during the extreme cold.
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What to consider when staying safe in the cold weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow has stopped falling in Mid-Missouri, however, Missourians are still facing dangerously cold temperatures. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team expects the low temperatures to stay into the weekend. If you’re going out into the cold temperature, several factors will need to be considered if you want to stay warm. Experts
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to get out in this extreme cold?
Arctic air carrying with it wind chills well below zero has covered Mid-Missouri.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Extreme cold blankets Mid-Missouri after snow
Columbia Public Works said Thursday morning that crews are out salting roads but that salt would become ineffective by afternoon.
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Some Fulton businesses keep the lights on despite snow and cold
With the snow and bone-chilling wind gusts that have swept through Mid-Missouri, some business owners in Fulton decided to shut their doors early for the day while others kept operations going like nothing happened.
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Parson signs executive order allowing drivers delivering propane to drive more hours
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed an executive order temporarily relaxing the hours of service regulations for commercial motor vehicles delivering propane. Current federal and state regulations limit the number of hours commercial truck drivers can operate to 11 consecutive hours. The order temporarily suspends these regulations for motor carriers transporting propane
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you rather deal with extreme cold or extreme heat?
Serious cold is on its way to Mid-Missouri.
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Alaska-like temperatures forecast for Mid-Missouri
Mid-Missouri is likely to experience its first significant snowstorm of the season this week, and coming behind it will be subzero temperatures.
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