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Ice skating, fishing open at Columbia parks

January 16, 2024 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Parks and Recreation has opened up two lakes at Columbia parks for ice skating and ice fishing.

Tracking a bright Tuesday ahead of a mild Wednesday

January 16, 2024 3:52 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday is more continuation of dangerous cold, with temperatures starting subzero, and climbing only into the teens by the afternoon. Still, this is improvement, and will partner with sunny skies, adding to the warm feel. Still, we stay below freezing until Wednesday. TONIGHT: Skies stay mostly clear tonight, and temperatures fall back into the

Jefferson City, Columbia among school districts closed Tuesday

January 15, 2024 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District will not be in session Tuesday because of extreme cold.

Cold snap could add up to $100 to customers’ utility bills

January 15, 2024 11:54 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Fulton, which saw natural gas prices skyrocket in early 2021 when a deep freeze gripped the country, asked residents last week to conserve natural gas to prevent a repeat scenario.

Tracking light snow through late evening, frigid night ahead

January 15, 2024 3:26 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with light snow before midnight. Accumulation up to 0.5″. Lows falling to about -5, with wind chills around -20 degrees by sunrise. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cold with highs in the low teens. EXTENDED: Snow showers have developed in the Kansas City area and through much of west central Missouri, and will

Tracking a couple more days of dangerous wind chills

January 15, 2024 12:30 PM Sawyer Jackson

TODAY: I’m tracking dangerous wind chills staying in the negative single digits and teens throughout MLK day, which is why today is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. Along with this, I’m tracking a round of light snow moving across central Missouri. This will enter throughout the afternoon hours and exit throughout the evening

Tracking light snow, another arctic blast, and some long-term hope for warmth

January 15, 2024 3:55 AM John Ross

TODAY: Monday starts just about as cold as Sunday, so expect another cold one, with highs in the single digits, near about 5 degrees. Winds have us feeling like 10-15 below through the day. Clouds keeps us gray, with snow showers returning this afternoon. Most will see snow through the afternoon, with totals reaching anywhere

Identifying frostbite and hypothermia during dangerously low temperatures

January 14, 2024 5:54 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme windchills across Missouri and much of the country, there is potential risk of hypothermia. Friday through Wednesday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days for extremely cold temperatures. Per ABC 17 Stormtrack Chief Meteorologist Jessica Hafner, the temperatures Mid-Missouri is experiencing are rare this time of year. On average, the

First responders face extreme cold while fighting fires

January 14, 2024 6:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are expected to plummet to as low as negative 9 degrees this week, but that doesn’t stop firefighters from carrying out their duties. As ABC 17 reported Saturday, the Boone County Fire Protection District successfully tackled a house fire in the freezing cold morning. ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued Weather

Tracking dangerous wind chills and light snow by tomorrow afternoon

January 14, 2024 3:40 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and bitterly cold with lows around -7 degrees. Wind chills between -20 and 25 by daybreak. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with afternoon snow showers that could bring a dusting of accumulation. Highs near 5 degrees with wind chills around -10. EXTENDED: Dangerously cold wind chills continue into Monday with lows falling to around

Tracking the worst of the cold snap on Sunday

January 14, 2024 5:03 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Temperatures are even colder today if you can believe it with the wind chill bottoming out below -30 degrees in the morning. Winds continue to gust up to 20 mph or higher today. TOMORROW: Monday is still dangerously cold with the feels-like between -10 to -15 degrees in the morning. Wind chills in the

Multiple warming centers available to get out of the bitterly cold temperatures

January 14, 2024 6:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the brutal cold continues to hit Mid-Missouri, warming centers in Columbia and Jefferson City will be available for people needing to get out of the cold. The city sent a press release Thursday with information on warming centers available in Columbia. Warming centers are open during each location’s business hours and

Tracking intense cold lasting into next week

January 13, 2024 4:01 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking snow moving out of mid-MO throughout the afternoon and evening with accumulations by the end of the event around 1/2″ to 1″. Expect slick roadways while driving tonight. A Weather Alert Day is set for tonight because of low temperatures reaching into the negative single digits and double digits with wind chills

Tracking a cold snap and snow this weekend

January 13, 2024 4:52 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: With strong northerly winds, highs will struggle out of the single digits while the wind chill remains around -10 degrees through the day. Light snow is possible from midmorning to the evening. Some areas could pick up a half inch at most. TOMORROW: Sunday is the coldest part of our arctic blast with morning

Insider Blog: Arctic blast sets in for Chiefs football tomorrow

January 12, 2024 5:11 PM Jessica Hafner

A strong low pressure system that brought a quick hit of snow to Mid-Missouri also moved through Kansas City, opening the door to arctic air that sticks around through the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs will match up with the Dolphins on Saturday night, marking one of the coldest games ever played in the NFL.

Tracking dangerous wind chills, light snow this weekend

January 12, 2024 3:37 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and windy with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chills between -10 and -15 degrees as lows drop to the single digits. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with some light flurries. Highs in the lower teens with wind chills about -10 during the day. EXTENDED: Strong wind gusts between 35-45 mph are possible through

WATCH: Forecast update as temperatures drop to dangerous levels

January 12, 2024 4:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Temperatures were plummeting Friday afternoon as another winter storm hit the area and they’re expected to get lower.

Tracking more snow and extreme cold to wrap up the week

January 12, 2024 12:58 PM Nate Splater

TODAY: Temperatures plummet this afternoon down to the teens by sundown. This will be ushered in via winds that may gust as high as 30-40 mph. Roads will quickly become treacherous as slick spots develop. For details on snow, read our ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day Blog. TONIGHT: Dangerous cold hits quick as temperatures fall

WATCH: Temperatures dropping as wintry precipitation sets in

January 12, 2024 10:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

A live 10 a.m. forecast update.

Tracking limited snow and extensive life threatening cold

January 12, 2024 3:45 AM John Ross

TODAY: We’re starting with widespread rain this morning, before switching to a wintry mix, and likely snow for most through the morning into the afternoon. Temperatures are near 40 at sunrise, but fall through the day, to put us near 20 this afternoon. Expect temperatures to fall another 20 degrees or so into the overnight