Winter Weather Archives

Law enforcement and first responders say Thursday’s wintry weather will cause longer wait times

March 9, 2022 7:54 PM Leila Mitchell

Law enforcement and first responders said they are ready for anything, even when the roads are covered with snow and ice, but they also have to take it slow to make sure they get there alive, causing a longer response.

ABC 17 NEWS AND STORMTRACK APPS: How to share

March 3, 2022 3:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

The ABC 17 News app and Stormtrack weather app allow you to share photos, video and story ideas with the newsroom.

Winter weather sending some people to the hospital

February 24, 2022 4:40 PM Kennedy Miller

MU Health hospital is reporting the recent winter storm is sending even more people to the hospital than the last snowstorm.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions

February 25, 2022 6:21 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service

February 24, 2022 5:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

A CPS student was hit walking to the school bus Wednesday morning.

Columbia Public Schools to start two hours late; JC Schools on snow routes in Callaway

February 24, 2022 4:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Lingering ice and snow will have Columbia Public Schools students going to class late Friday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the winter weather leaving you fatigued by the snow?

February 24, 2022 1:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm in the past three weeks and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued. As Mid-Missourians prepare for winter weather some say they are taking less extreme measures for the upcoming storm. “Here we are again it feels like groundhog day we’ve done this three weeks in a row, four

Columbia Public Schools, Southern Boone and Fulton cancel classes ahead of winter storm

February 23, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Schools are beginning to cancel classes for Thursday due to winter weather.

Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:48 PM Kennedy Miller

Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Courts will remain open during winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.

What to know before driving in snow

February 23, 2022 11:49 AM Hannah Falcon

When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.

Columbia opening overnight warming center through Friday as homelessness discussions continue

February 23, 2022 5:31 AM Ben Fein

The emergency overnight warming center located at the Wabash bus station in Columbia is set to open through Friday, according to a press release, as the city deals with below freezing temperatures.

Need help shoveling snow? Here’s how a Missouri organization is helping the community

February 4, 2022 6:08 PM Kennedy Miller

After a big winter storm, not everyone is able to clean the snow off their driveway.

City of Columbia opening overnight warming center from Tuesday night through Friday night

February 21, 2022 3:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Tuesday through Friday.

MU Health Care doctor reports seeing fewer injuries in the ER due to the snowy/icy conditions

February 18, 2022 9:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ice and sleet under the snowpack can be a cause for concern over the next couple of days. Dr. Christopher Sampson with MU Health Care said during his shift last night he saw half the number of people they usually see when it comes to slip and falls from the ice. And

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes Highway 124

February 18, 2022 5:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to weather and traffic conditions.

City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center on Friday and Saturday night

February 18, 2022 3:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.