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Local road crews are preparing for more winter weather

January 22, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works road crews are already pretreating roads for the expected winter storm.

Rain and snow tonight leads to slick spots Thursday morning

January 22, 2020 4:25 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Rain and snow will change over to snow tonight. Accumulations will be light, and mostly stick to grassy/elevated surfaces, but some slick spots have a higher chance of happening as the sun goes down overnight. For that, we’ve issued a Weather Alert Day as hazardous road conditions are possible for the morning commute. THURSDAY: Snow

Jefferson City crews are on standby as winter weather approaches.

As winter weather moves in, Jefferson City officials monitor conditions

January 22, 2020 2:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

Crews with Jefferson City Public Works are on call as the latest weather system heads east.

Slushy roads possible this afternoon

January 22, 2020 3:29 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: A mix of rain and snow will push in from the west today. Looks to arrive around 9-10 AM for our western counties, and closer to noon by HWY 63. Accumulations will be tough to come by on the roads, but are possible. Slow down on the roads if you plan on being out

Messy weather heads back to mid-Missouri

January 21, 2020 3:10 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: We’re tracking increasing clouds overnight ahead out next storm system. Temperatures will fall into the mid 20s with breezy winds out of the south. WEDNESDAY: We’ll be dry and cold for the morning commute, but precipitation will build in by 10 am. Temperatures will be between 29-32 degrees where an icy mix of freezing rain

Columbia plow crew gets ready ahead of winter storm possible on Wednesday

January 21, 2020 5:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Mid-Missouri for accumulating snow and ice possible on Wednesday

Finally settling down, for now

January 21, 2020 5:47 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Things look slick in some spots as heading out this morning. Temperatures will start out around 10 but will improve more than yesterday, topping out near the freezing mark with more sunshine. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase overnight. That, combined with winds out of the south will keep temperatures in the 20s overnight. EXTENDED: We’re

A Jefferson City man uses a leaf blower to clear a layer of snow off of a sidewalk on Monday.

Cole County road crews expect slick roads for Monday morning commute

January 20, 2020 7:51 PM Barry Mangold

After less than an inch of snow preceded multiple crashes in the Jefferson City area, road crews are expecting below-freezing temperatures to cause more headaches for drivers on Tuesday.

Snow has ended, another cold night ahead

January 20, 2020 4:01 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Snow has tapered off across mid-Missouri but slick roads (mostly side roads/neighborhoods) are still possible this evening, as well as the morning. Temperatures will fall into the low teens with wind chills in the middle single digits. TUESDAY: Temperatures will start out cold but an approaching warm front will allow temperatures to rise above freezing

Full road treatment teams deployed in Jefferson City, Cole County amid falling snow

January 20, 2020 3:13 PM Joe McLean

The 24 salt trucks in the Jefferson City Public Works fleet got to work just before Noon Monday as snow began to cover the city’s streets.

Hypothermia can bite through winter attire

January 20, 2020 5:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Proper winter clothing isn’t always enough to protect people from hypothermia.

Traffic flowing again on Interstate 70 west after crash

January 20, 2020 1:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Westbound Interstate 70 traffic was being diverted onto Highway 40 on Monday afternoon because of a crash on the Missouri River bridge.

Tracking bitter cold and snow chances

January 20, 2020 3:56 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Temperatures will only top out in the upper teens for highs this afternoon. Flurries have moved in this morning but a better chance for accumulations move in closer toward midday. A better chance to get closer to an inch looks to be southwest-which could lead to some slick spots this afternoon and evening. TONIGHT:

Cold keeps temporary warming centers open

January 20, 2020 12:00 PM Amber Tabeling

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station for the second night in a row because the cold weather.

Expert advice on preparing your car for bitterly cold temperatures

January 19, 2020 6:10 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With frigid temperatures sweeping through Mid-Missouri, experts have some advice on how to keep your car running smoothly. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a weather alert day for Sunday and Monday as bitterly cold temperatures stay in the area. The store manager of Firestone Complete Auto Care in Columbia Vinnie

Tracking more bitter cold and a snow chance Monday

January 19, 2020 5:51 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Bitter cold temperatures continue tonight. Temperatures will fall into the upper single digits and low teens with wind chills between -5 and -10º. MLK DAY: Temperatures will start out in the low teens and struggle to get to 20, much like Sunday. We’re tracking a clipper system which will cruise southward into the late morning

Warming shelters open as temperatures continue to drop

January 19, 2020 10:52 AM Ben Fein

The Wabash bus station is the latest warming shelter to open its doors in Columbia as temperatures overnight continue to be dangerous.

Windy Weather Alert Day

January 19, 2020 5:10 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Temperatures will warm into the lower 20s, but a wind chill factor will make it feel as if the temperature were near zero. A few clouds are possible, otherwise, we will remain sunny. TONIGHT: Frigid conditions continue with sustained winds overnight. Lows will be near single digits. EXTENDED: Even colder air is set to build in

2020’s first round of arctic air arrives to mid-Missouri Sunday

January 18, 2020 4:40 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: It will be very cold overnight. Temperatures fall into the low teens. Wind chills will be between 0º and -5º by sunrise. SUNDAY: Cold and breezy conditions all day. Wind chills will remain in the single digits all day as temperatures will struggle to get into the upper teens and low 20s. A few

Temperatures Free Fall

January 18, 2020 4:17 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Cloud coverage decreases throughout the day, but winds increase. We will see a steady decline in temperatures until we reach the 20s by later in the day. Wind chills will make it feel as if the temperature were in the teens. TONIGHT: Overnight, cooler temperatures with strong winds will prevail. Lows in the single