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Highway patrol: Slow down and look ahead in slick conditions

February 26, 2020 5:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers were sent to 59 crashes Wednesday — more than in any of the four previous winter weather events this year.

Quick start to spring down south leads to an early allergy season

February 26, 2020 6:42 PM Luke Victor

This week, for me personally, has been a sniffly, sneezy and eye-burning fiasco. Okay, that’s perhaps a little dramatic– but it seemed to be affecting others in our newsroom too. While we’re definitely in the height of cold and flu season, we’re actually probably seeing that compounded by an early start to allergy season too.

Tracking a cold start to Thursday before a big weekend warmup

February 26, 2020 4:16 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Few flurries early, clearing up overnight. Lows falling into the upper teens to low 20s. THURSDAY: Increasing clouds, chance of sprinkles or flurries late into the day through evening. Highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: A clipper system will bring a chance for precipitation through early Friday, mainly in the form of scattered light rain

Tracking warming weather through the weekend

February 26, 2020 12:58 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: A few flurries or sprinkles are possible this afternoon. No impacts are expected. Temperatures will remain chilly. TONIGHT: With those clouds having left us, overnight lows will fall to near 20 degrees. Wind chills will be in the teens tomorrow morning, so you’ll want the heavy coat again. EXTENDED: Sunshine will pop again tomorrow morning, with

Tracking lingering snow chances this morning

February 26, 2020 4:33 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Snow will slowly exit the area later this morning. Here’s a way to check the radar before heading out in the morning. It will be chilly throughout the day with afternoon highs only managing the middle 30s. A steady northwest wind will drop feels like temperatures into the low to mid 20s. We’ll manage

Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow left this morning

February 24, 2020 9:32 PM Jessica Hafner

Synopsis: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day into Wednesday morning. Light snow accumulation is expected overnight, especially for locations east of Highway 63. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of Mid-Missouri through Wednesday morning. Impacts/Timing: Snow is expected to taper off by mid-morning Wednesday, and temperatures

Howard County continues to recover from spring flooding

February 25, 2020 5:02 PM Sydney Olsen

Flooding in the Spring of 2019 caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and forced some people to evacuate their homes.

Tracking accumulating light snow overnight into Wednesday morning

February 25, 2020 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with light snow showers. Most areas end up with a trace to 2″, with the highest amounts north of I-70. Lows in the upper 20s. WEDNESDAY: Snow showers taper off from west to east in the morning, leaving us with cloudy skies during the day. Highs in the low 30s. EXTENDED: The

Corps increasing water flowing into lower Missouri River

February 25, 2020 12:31 PM Associated Press

The amount of water being released into the Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam will be increased again to free up more space in the reservoirs upstream before spring.

Jefferson City, Cole County emergency officials consider siren alert changes

February 24, 2020 5:26 PM Joe McLean

Officials are considering a new protocol to sound sirens throughout a severe weather event.

Tracking snow chances with slippery conditions expected

February 25, 2020 3:27 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Light rain will linger into the early parts of the day, becoming a bit steadier this afternoon. We may try to mix in a few snowflakes throughout the day, but accumulations don’t look to be a problem until this evening. Highs top out in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: As that rain/snow mix transitions over

Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding

February 24, 2020 10:19 AM Deborah Kendrick

The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.

Smart grid system could reduce length of power outages in downtown Jefferson City

February 24, 2020 2:02 PM Connor Hirsch

Ameren Missouri installed an underground smart grid system in downtown Jefferson City that aims to reduce the length of power outages.

Tracking rain and snow tomorrow night into Wednesday

February 24, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid-30s. TUESDAY: Scattered showers and chilly. Highs in the upper 30s. Rain changes to snow by early evening. Most areas will see about an inch or less of accumulation. EXTENDED: Snow showers taper off from west to east early Wednesday morning, leaving a coating of snow

More rain into Tuesday, snow possible by evening

February 24, 2020 12:54 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain showers will continue on and off through about 5pm before shutting off for the evening. Northerly winds will filter in colder air through sundown. TONIGHT: Sprinkles and showers are likely, especially north of I-70 overnight. Snow could be possible near Macon, but we’re not expecting impacts. EXTENDED: Another area of low pressure will fill

Tracking a soggy Monday and snow chances Tuesday

February 24, 2020 4:47 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Rain has pushed in this morning and will stick around for much of the day. Highs will be in the middle 40s today with that umbrella getting a workout. TONIGHT: Rain chances will thin a bit in coverage, but stick around. We’ll try to mix in a few snowflakes closer toward daybreak with lows

Tracking soaking rain tonight, snow possible Wednesday

February 23, 2020 6:05 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Rain builds into mid-Missouri overnight. The rain could be heavy at times and there could be a few rumbles of thunder– especially south of I-70. A flood watch is in effect for counties along and south of HWY 50. Ponding on roadways is possible. Remember to never try to cross a flooded roadway! No

Tracking multiple days of precipitation

February 23, 2020 4:27 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Most of us are starting the day off dry and mostly cloudy but rain will move in towards the evening hours. Since we will see some sun through the clouds before the rain, we will be able to get into the middle 50’s for our high. SUNDAY NIGHT: Rain intensity starts to pick up

Sunday soaker

February 22, 2020 6:23 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Clouds begin increasing as we move through the evening into the overnight hours. Lows will be in the mid-30s. TOMORROW: Temperatures will be similar to what we saw today, however cloud coverage will continue ahead of rain showers. Light rain will move in from the south and move north throughout the afternoon. A FLOOD

A spring-like day for mid-MO

February 22, 2020 4:50 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: Clear skies and warmth will dominate today with highs in the middle 50’s with a breeze out of the south. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clouds will be on the increase as we will have rain moving in from the south and starting to fall early morning on Sunday. Lows in the middle 30’s. EXTENDED: Rain will