Winter Weather Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to work today?

February 18, 2022 1:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Thursday was an icy, snowy mess on the roads.

Jefferson City School District announces Friday closure

February 17, 2022 4:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Some of Mid-Missouri’s smaller, more rural districts have called off classes for Friday amid snow- and ice-covered roads.

Photo gallery: Winter weather across Mid-Missouri

February 17, 2022 2:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two semi-trucks stuck on Gillespie Bridge Road in Columbia Snow fall as of 12:45 p.m. just outside of Huntsville. Sleet falling in northwest Columbia Happy hollow near Jamestown Sleet in Lake Ozark on a deck Sleet in a front yard at the Lake of the Ozark Getting used to seeing campus like this again ❄️

Tow truck companies stay busy while businesses try to stay up and running through winter storm

February 17, 2022 4:05 PM Chanel Porter

Tow truck companies were busy while some businesses tried to stay up and running.

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

February 17, 2022 2:29 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.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Highway patrol reports one injury in Mid-Missouri crashes

February 17, 2022 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

WATCH: Time-lapse video shows Business Loop being covered in ice, snow

February 17, 2022 1:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

The winter storm that has covered the area in ice and snow started dropping precipitation in Columbia at about daybreak.

WATCH: Ice, snow cover Columbia

February 17, 2022 12:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Snow and ice cover Columbia roads on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. A winter storm is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow on the area.

MoDOT warns drivers to take it slow during winter weather

February 16, 2022 8:50 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will head into its fourth winter storm of the year Thursday, which could create dangerous conditions for drivers. Jeff Neimeyer, who works for Missouri’s Department of Transportation, says people typically drive too fast during bad winter weather, which can cause them to lose control and slide into a median. “For many

Jefferson City, Cole County road crews prepare for long shifts as winter storm moves in

February 16, 2022 2:02 PM Hannah Falcon

Public works crews in Cole County and Jefferson City are prepping for the long days ahead as a winter storm will likely bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to mid-Missouri.

Wabash Bus Station to open overnight warming center ahead of cold weather, new daytime hours also set to begin

February 16, 2022 4:58 AM Ben Fein

he emergency overnight warming center at the Wabash Bus Station both Wednesday and Thursday, ahead of expected winter weather and below freezing temperatures.

City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center on Wednesday and Thursday night

February 14, 2022 4:46 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 Wednesday and Thursday.

Wabash Bus Station warming center to begin new hours Wednesday

February 13, 2022 5:13 AM Ben Fein

The Wabash Bus Station, which serves as an emergency warming center, is now set to be open throughout the week for residents looking to stay warm.

City of Columbia to open temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station for Friday and Saturday

February 9, 2022 3:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., both nights on Friday and Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to the National Weather Service forecasting overnight low temperatures of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. The overnight warming center will

Some Mid-Missouri school districts will be operating on snow routes Monday morning

February 6, 2022 4:01 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri schools announced altered bus routes because of snowy roads on Monday. The Jefferson City School District will run snow routes in Callaway County during the morning. Other schools like Prairie Home R-V and Osage County R-3 will also run on snow routes in the morning. This means buses will not

Columbia officials warn of lingering cold as overnight warming center set to open

February 6, 2022 5:03 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District gave guidance on how to stay warm in a Facebook post Thursday, as Mid-Missouri continues to deal with frigid temperatures.

Emergency crews remind pet owners how to stay safe in the winter weather

February 5, 2022 9:38 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Following a few incidents of dogs falling through ice this week, emergency crews want to remind owners how to keep their pets safe near frozen waters. One of these incidents happened in the near 2610 Carrera Drive. Seth Schenck, is one dog owner who brought his dog out today. He said after

Columbia Public Works to continue treating roads Saturday

February 5, 2022 3:53 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia’s public works department said in a Facebook post, that crews are set to be back Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to continue to address lingering impacts on Columbia roads.

FRIDAY WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: MSHP Troop F responded to over 200 calls for service

February 4, 2022 7:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to road conditions in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia, Jefferson City crews remove piles of snow from downtown areas

February 4, 2022 11:36 AM Erika McGuire

The City of Columbia is removing truckloads of snow from downtown after streets were covered in about 10 inches of snow over two days this week.