WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions
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The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday.
Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district.
Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers, especially in Callaway County, JC Schools will be CLOSED FRIDAY 2/25/22.
— JC Schools (@JCSchools_) February 25, 2022
We apologize for the change in plans, and appreciate your understanding that we must ensure the safety of our staff and students. pic.twitter.com/3wFHD4HA6c
JC Schools had planned to run snow routes in Callaway County before classes were canceled for Friday.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation continued to clear roads across Mid-Missouri on Friday.
Interstate 70 shows clear conditions between the Boone/Callaway County line to the Boonville area, according to MoDOT's Traveler Information Map.
Highway 63 between Columbia and Moberly showed partly-covered road conditions. MoDOT asks drivers to watch out for slick roads.
The Jefferson City Public Works Department told ABC 17 News crews would be in Friday to monitor and treat roads where needed.
On Friday morning, the Boonville, Hallsville, and Moberly School Districts joined dozens of other schools to cancel classes due to the winter weather.
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking sunshine and warming temperatures for Mid-Missouri this weekend.
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