Winter Weather Archives

How to prepare your home for winter weather

November 12, 2021 8:20 PM Hannah Falcon

Winter weather is blowing into Mid-Missouri, which means it’s time to make sure the house is prepared to keep the cold out.

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

Mid-Missouri utility providers offer some energy assistance options as winter weather settles in

November 1, 2021 4:44 PM Chanel Porter

As temperatures drop around freezing for the first time this winter in Mid-Missouri, utility providers are offering some energy assistance options.

Mid-Missouri crews preparing for winter weather

April 20, 2021 4:50 AM Zola Crowder

With winter weather expected on Tuesday, an eight-person crew with City of Columbia public works is planning to be out at 6 a.m.

City of Columbia crew to report Tuesday morning ahead of winter weather

April 19, 2021 5:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works will have an eight-person crew Tuesday morning due to forecasts calling for snow to develop and mix with rain early in the morning. Drivers should expect spotty slick conditions and should use caution on the roads. “At this time we do not expect significant long-term pavement

Severe weather warning sirens in place for possible upcoming storms

March 16, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did your utility bill jump after extreme cold?

March 8, 2021 1:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

February’s extreme cold will naturally increase utility bills in Mid-Missouri. But some people are seeing larger-than-expected jumps in their bills. However, higher prices for energy on wholesale markets have also pushed bills higher in some places. Did your bill go up more than expected? Vote in the poll below.

Lake of the Ozarks water levels rapidly lowered as power demand surged

February 23, 2021 1:47 PM Victoria Bragg

Experts say the rapid drop in water levels at Lake of the Ozarks is no cause for alarm and is directly tied to increased power demands from last week’s brutal winter weather.

Extreme cold weather leads to early pothole repairs

February 22, 2021 11:15 AM Zola Crowder

A MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Frigid temperatures cause ice jam on the Missouri River

February 19, 2021 6:28 PM Jessica Hafner

We recorded 14 days in a row below freezing this month, with near record temperatures for several days in that period. The frigid air around Mid-Missouri and upstream of the Missouri River has caused portions of the river to freeze over, and with warmer temperatures and sunshine the last few days, we have started to

Snow closes schools, alters bus routes to close out the week

February 18, 2021 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Dozens of local schools have been out or learning online this week as multiple rounds of snow and a blanket of bitter cold settled over Mid-Missouri

Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage

February 18, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.

Columbia halts ice skating, fishing

February 18, 2021 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city opened up ice skating at Stephens Lake Park on Tuesday and ice fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park last Friday.

Columbia Public Works lifts parking restrictions

February 18, 2021 9:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works has lifted parking restrictions on Thursday after being put into effect Monday.

Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.

Bitter cold leads to several water customers waiting for frozen pipe assistance

February 17, 2021 7:17 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A

Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues

February 17, 2021 2:30 PM Meghan Drakas

A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snowfall continues in Mid-Missouri

February 16, 2021 10:02 AM Kevin Schneider

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as

Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls

February 17, 2021 3:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.