Crews will monitor roads overnight
Crews with public works departments around mid-Missouri are preparing for the winter weather moving into the area.
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Cole County engineers brace for winter weather
The director of Cole County Public Works said Tuesday that his department is preparing equipment to handle anticipated winter weather. Larry Benz told ABC 17 News that crews are working to get trucks ready to handle any potential freezing precipitation or snow in the coming days. It comes after the department’s equipment was strained in
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Cold, Breezy and Wintry Today
THIS AFTERNOON: Drizzle has slowly tapered late this morning, but our next round of precipitation has started to enter our western counties. Expect rounds of drizzle, mixed with sleet and eventually snowflakes throughout the rest of this evening. Temperatures will hover in the 30s. Wind chills will be in the 20s. TONIGHT: That wintry mix will eventually
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With wintry weather on the horizon, here’s why bridges get icier faster than roads
You may hear meteorologists in the winter time to stay aware of icy bridges or overpasses, or even road signs that say “Bridges Ice Before Roads”… It may have you wondering why bridges ice up so much faster. First off, we need to know that soil/ground stores heat much very efficiently. Because of that, even
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Wet road conditions in Moberly Wednesday
Roads are wet in Moberly as you head out the door Wednesday, but snow has not accumulated on the ground. Moberly Police posted on Facebook early Wednesday morning warning residents to, “slow down and use caution while traveling.” City of Moberly officials took to Facebook to let residents know crews are prepared for the wet, rainy and possibly
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Boone County preparing for possible winter weather
Boone County Road and Bridge prepared its snowplows and crews Monday for potential winter weather. “We had all of our crews, all of our truck drivers, outfit their trucks. Put on their plows and spreaders and just make sure the trucks are in good working order,” said Bryan Boyce with Boone County Road and Bridge.
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Slick spots possible this morning
WEDNESDAY: This system looks to make slow progress across the Midwest this morning into this afternoon, keeping precipitation around for much of the day. Places where we linger at or below freezing this morning could see a few slick spots, especially on elevated roadways. Afternoon highs will only top out in the upper 30s. We’ll
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Heavy rain brings possible traffic impacts for Columbia commute
Rain in mid-Missouri is leaving roads slick for Wednesday morning’s commute. ABC 17 News crews monitored road conditions throughout Columbia and Boone County. Drivers should be sure to take it slow heading out the door with rains causing poor visibility and slippery road conditions. Temperatures have managed to stay above freezing in the area, leaving
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Cole County engineers brace for winter weather
The director of Cole County Public Works said Tuesday that his department is preparing equipment to handle anticipated winter weather. Larry Benz told ABC 17 News that crews are working to get trucks ready to handle any potential freezing precipitation or snow in the coming days. It comes after the department’s equipment was strained in
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Science behind the Polar Vortex and its influence on this week’s weather
You may have heard the term Polar Vortex thrown around in national media stories before, especially during cold outbreaks. While the term may seem scary it’s a very real phenomenon that always exists in our atmosphere… and typically isn’t something we need to worry about The Polar Vortex is defined as the spinning mass of
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LIVE BLOG: Tracking the cold and snow for Halloween week
Major changes are on the way with an arctic air mass settling into Mid-Missouri this week, bringing cold temperatures and chances for rain and snow. A cold front has pushed south across the area Monday, with cold air filtering in through this evening. Rain moves in late tonight as another wave of energy tracks into
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Warming centers, overnight shelters available as colder weather moves into mid-Missouri
Cold weather will move through mid-Missouri to round out the month of October and warming centers and overnight shelters are available to help keep people without shelter out of the cold. Columbia’s warming centers are open during normal business hours and offer access to restrooms, drinking fountains and other publicly available areas. Those centers include
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Local governments preparing for winter road conditions
Columbia is prepping for winter and will showcase the winter weather facilities at the annual Snow Palooza open house Thursday. During the event the city opened up its winter weather facilities and equipment for the public to get an up close look and talk about snow-fighting operations with engineers, plow drivers and support personnel. “Winter
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