Winter Weather Archives

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Extreme cold settles in on Mid-Missouri

January 4, 2022 9:57 AM Kevin Schneider

A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, with frigid temperatures and snow expected.

Warming centers open across Columbia as city deals with single-digit temperatures

January 7, 2022 5:49 AM Ben Fein

In a press release Wednesday, The City of Columbia announced it would temporarily open an overnight warming center at The Wabash Bus Station.

Early morning fire destroys Ashland home

January 3, 2022 5:40 AM Meghan Drakas

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) An early morning fire in Ashland destroyed a trailer home along Gerard Drive. According to Southern Boone Fire Protection District Fire Chief James Bullard, a neighbor called in the fire just before 1 a.m. on Monday. An ABC 17 News Crew spoke with a woman at the scene who said she called

Highway patrol cautions drivers about black ice dangers

January 2, 2022 10:42 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After this weekend’s winter weather and the below freezing temperatures, law enforcement is asking travelers to drive with caution Sunday night into Monday morning as some roads may be covered with black ice. One driver, Richard Powell, is traveling back home after the holidays and he said he will be driving slow

WINTER WEATHER BLOG: Snow and frigid temps make for tricky travel Sunday

January 2, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

Check back here Sunday for updates on Mid-Missouri conditions.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking our first real taste of winter waiting until 2022

December 29, 2021 11:45 AM Kevin Schneider

Sunday Morning Update: Icy and slick roads remain a concern this morning with temperatures in the teens and wind chills plummeting below 0 degrees. Expect poor travel conditions for the rest of the weekend and try to stay home as much as possible. Current road conditions for Mid-MO can be found here. Brutal Cold Temperatures

Winter Weather Blog: Live coverage of current road conditions, forecast for Mid-Missouri

January 1, 2022 8:50 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials are reporting roads and power outages are being impacted by winter weather across Mid-Missouri.

Mid-Missouri first responders prepare for potential weather threats

December 31, 2021 3:08 PM Joushua Blount

Emergency first responder crews are starting to prepare for the potential of severe weather on Saturday. According to Policy.net, about 900 people are killed in the US every year in vehicle crashes due to snow

Columbia and Boone prepared for New Year’s wintry weather

December 29, 2021 10:28 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road & Bridge are preparing Wednesday for the wintry weather expected this weekend. The city and county could see snow, ice and freezing rain on New Year’s day. John Ogan, with Columbia Public Works, said they prepared to take the wintry mix on. “We’re ready for whatever

Agencies keeping watch for possible New Year’s weekend winter storm

December 29, 2021 11:47 AM Kennedy Miller

A winter storm is expected to hit the region this weekend, bringing chances for snow and ice along with brutal winter cold, forecasters say.

Snow lovers don’t fret, we have the entire winter ahead

December 1, 2021 4:30 PM John Ross

Wednesday is Dec. 1, which is the beginning of meteorological winter.

Staffing issues may affect winter clearing of state, local roads

November 10, 2021 6:58 PM Chanel Porter

The Missouri Department of Transportation said it’s several hundred employees short of typical staffing levels going into winter — when MoDOT crews are likely to be called on to keep roads clear of snow and ice.

The life cycle of a Weather Alert Day

November 23, 2021 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

From rain, to snow, to ice and freezing rain, to life-threatening cold, the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issues Weather Alert Days ahead of dangerous weather conditions year-round.

Winter forecast: La Niña pattern will influence our weather again this year

November 23, 2021 10:45 AM Jessica Hafner

It’s been anything but an ordinary fall so far after a warm and wet October wrapped up with a severe weather outbreak that brought three tornadoes to Mid-Missouri on Oct. 24. We ended up with two EF-0 tornadoes in Pettis County and one EF-1 reported in Camden County that evening.

Comparing winter precipitation types and their threats

November 22, 2021 10:33 AM Nate Splater

You’ll likely hear about many different types of winter precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet and snow, but what are these exactly and what risks do they pose?

Breaking down the rare winter phenomenon of thundersnow

November 19, 2021 4:52 PM Chance Gotsch

We’ve all heard thunder and seen lightning during thunderstorms that we associate with warmer months, but have you ever heard thunder during a snowstorm? If so, you’ve encountered a rare event. The last recorded occurrence was captured by the National Weather Service’s St. Louis Office when a lightning flash was documented as snow fell in

The science MoDOT uses to keep roads clear in the winter

November 19, 2021 3:51 PM John Ross

The salt you use on your sidewalk each winter is, at its base, the same as what the Missouri Department of Transportation uses to clear our roads. With that said, their methods can be a bit more complex.

State Emergency Management Agency reminding Missourians of the dangers of cold weather

November 19, 2021 7:35 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they

Climate scientists tracking how global temperature changes affect Mid-Missouri weather

November 18, 2021 5:06 PM Kevin Schneider

Decades of evidence proves that the Earth is warming, but to what extent and what does that mean for Mid-Missouri winters?

University of Missouri to use remote learning and work when campus closes due to winter weather

November 18, 2021 10:42 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.