Winter Weather Archives

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.

City of Columbia to open temporary warming center Sunday night at Wabash Bus Station

February 4, 2022 2:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia will open a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station on Sunday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to forecasted temperatures under 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plow crews continue to work on Columbia roads

February 4, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia Public Works snow response crew is set to continue work on city roads throughout the day Friday, as many roads in the city are still covered in snow.

THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates Thursday on the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City residents attempt to plow through the aftermath of overnight snowfall

February 3, 2022 8:42 PM Joushua Blount

Following another round of overnight snowfall, some Jefferson City residents had to work their way out of small mountains of snow to get to their destination.

Black ice danger lingers after snowstorm passes

February 3, 2022 2:49 PM Kennedy Miller

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of black ice as road-clearing operations continue after this week’s snowstorm.

USPS asks customers to clear snow and ice off for employees

February 3, 2022 4:16 PM Erika McGuire

The United States Postal Service is asking home and business owners to do their part by clearing off snow and ice from paths leading up to a mailbox or doorstep so workers have an easy time delivering mail and packages.

CPS, JC Schools out, MU online Friday as area continues to dig out from snowstorm

February 3, 2022 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

Some schools have started to cancel Friday classes as the area continues to dig out from a snowstorm that dumped as much as nearly 10 inches on Mid-Missouri.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to get out in the snow?

February 3, 2022 12:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Even when everything is covered in snow, some people still have to work.

Property owners could be liable for injuries on sidewalks covered in snow

February 2, 2022 8:13 PM Leila Mitchell

Severe wintry weather makes for slippery and hazardous conditions, and while shoveling your walkways is no fun, it is important.

WEDNESDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: 18-wheeler removal shuts down I-70 from St. Charles to Highway 63 connector

February 2, 2022 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for regular updates related to the Mid-Missouri snowstrom.

Road crews warn drivers to take it easy as plow trucks work to clear Jefferson city streets

February 2, 2022 11:11 PM Joushua Blount

Jefferson City Public Works road crews have been working since midnight Wednesday to get roads clear for drivers.

Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches

February 1, 2022 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.