Winter Weather Archives

Shelters prepare food and warmth as temperatures continue to drop Tuesday night

January 25, 2022 6:22 PM Chanel Porter

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station Tuesday night.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking another morning with single-digit temperatures

January 17, 2022 10:28 PM Kevin Schneider

Temperatures have dropped and clouds exited as Arctic high pressure begins to settle over the Midwest for the rest of the work week, giving us some of the coolest air of the season so far. THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Wind chills are in the single digits, and this is still expected to be the worst of

City of Columbia Utility drive thru sign on 8th Street.

Energy assistance critical for many as extreme cold blankets area

January 20, 2022 11:51 AM Erika McGuire

Families struggling to cover the cost of utility bills can possibly face utility disconnection which results in the loss of heat during the coldest time of the year.

Columbia City Council continues to discuss possible change for the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters

January 19, 2022 5:32 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia City Council agreed Tuesday night to delay the discussion on changing the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters until they receive input from experts.

Salvation Army expects to reopen warming shelter in Jefferson City after COVID-19 closure

January 17, 2022 12:13 PM Zachary Farwell

A spokesman said the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope Shelter was isolated over the weekend because of COVID-19. The organization teamed up with other local groups to provide overnight shelter at Building Community Bridges over the weekend.

Columbia still dealing with leftover impacts from Saturday’s winter weather

January 16, 2022 4:17 AM Ben Fein

Drivers in Columbia will still want to be cognizant, as leftover snow and ice from Saturday’s winter weather storm are still impacting some roads in the city.

Stuck in black ice? Here’s what to do

January 15, 2022 8:18 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Slippery and slushy roads conditions aren’t the only issue Missourians will have to deal with tonight. As temperatures begin to drop below 20 degrees, Missouri Public Works is warning people to be attentive and drive slow. “Don’t assume that the roads are clear, there some drying occurring but temperatures are falling and

Road crews remind drivers to watch out for the possible refreeze from the melted snow

January 15, 2022 9:48 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) Snow has filled the Mid-Missouri roads and has now turned into slush. The weather conditions has kept the Missouri Highway Patrol and the Jefferson City Public Works busy keeping the roadways clear but refreeze is now a concern. Highway 63 and other priority roadways are clear, but the Missouri Highway Patrol still

PHOTOS: Snow falls in Mid-Missouri

January 15, 2022 11:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Photos of Mid-Missouri snowfall on Jan. 15, 2022.

WEATHER UPDATES: Basketball games at Harrisburg High School canceled due to snow

January 15, 2022 5:50 AM Zachary Farwell

Check back for updates about the winter storm.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snow takes over in Mid-Missouri

January 12, 2022 10:15 AM Kevin Schneider

Watch a live-streamed newscast at 7 a.m. in the player below. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the latest chance at accumulating snow that could impact Mid-Missouri early this weekend. With a complex situation, we’ll have the latest updates as we learn them below: SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE: Warm air has held stubbornly overnight

City maintenance organizations remind residents to move vehicles before snowfall

January 14, 2022 9:43 PM Joushua Blount

Snow will be coming back to Mid-Missouri and it’s expected to be a couple of inches of snowfall.

Driving in the snow? Here’s what to do.

January 14, 2022 11:53 AM Kennedy Miller

According to the National Weather Service, if you find yourself in a situation where you have to drive during a snowstorm there are specific safety steps to take which include checking your speed and being attentive while driving.

How to prepare for getting stranded in your car during the winter

January 14, 2022 11:46 AM Erika McGuire

best to stay off of the roads during a winter storm but at times that can be unavoidable.

Columbia Public Works to call in snowplow crew overnight

January 14, 2022 4:49 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17’s Stormtrack team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday because of the chance for snow.

Mid-Missouri road crews preparing for potential snow Saturday

January 13, 2022 5:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Road crews with Jefferson City Public Works and Columbia Public Works are putting their plans in place to get the cities roads cleared as fast as possible.

Columbia plow crews to treat roads ahead of potential freezing rain

January 8, 2022 3:44 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia is set to have a 17-person crew in at 6 a.m. Saturday morning due to concerns that morning rain may create icy conditions.

Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Central Missouri

January 7, 2022 5:07 PM Matthew Sanders

A 17-person Columbia Public Works crew will report at 8 a.m. Saturday to apply treatment to first- and second-priority routes, according to a news release.

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.