Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools
Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.
Continue ReadingMany Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.
Continue ReadingBoone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Rain changes to snow for all after sunset, giving us an additional 1-3.” Temperatures dive into the upper single digits, with winds picking up to 25-30 mph. Wind chills will range between -10 below and 5 degrees above zero. THURSDAY: Snowfall ends before sunrise, but with rapidly dropping temperatures, roads could be
Continue ReadingMeteorologists typically warn of slick roads the morning following a snow event, but what we’ll see tonight is a little more rare. With today’s steady rain and snowfall, many roads and sidewalks have become a slushy mess. A very strong cold front is set to crash through the region overnight. This will not only dramatically
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY: Rain and snow mix will push in this morning and will be sticking around through the afternoon. Impacts are expected to be fairly limited while the sun is up with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Still want to take it easy on the roads since slick spots are possible where it snows
Continue ReadingThe Missouri State Highway Patrol says it’s safest for drivers to stay in their vehicles with seat belts on if they slide off the road.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. WEDNESDAY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect. Precipitation moves in from south to north by late morning, starting off as a cold rain for those south of I-70. Points north will likely have a mix of rain and snow through late
Continue ReadingCold and snowy weather got off to a quick start in November across mid-Missouri, but things have never really gotten back to that point ever since. We almost hit 70 degrees on Christmas and had several similar warm spells in January. Temperatures have run nearly 3.5º above average since November 1st. In between it’s been
Continue ReadingTUESDAY: Mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. Highs reach into the low 40s. TONIGHT: Snow chances increase after midnight as the next storm system starts to influence mid-Missouri. Snow looks to be light in nature throughout the night, but a few slushy roads are possible by the morning. EXTENDED: That morning snow will
Continue ReadingA contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.
Continue ReadingIt’s no surprise. Ever since the start of the new year, winter hasn’t been kind to mid-Missouri. It’s been cloudy, wet, snowy and everything in between. I’m sure we’re all done with the muddy shoes, muddy paws and our yards resembling more of a wet sponge, than ground and grass. When you look at the
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible south of Highway 50. Little to no accumulation expected. Lows in the upper 20s to around 30. TUESDAY: Cloudy and seasonably cool. Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. EXTENDED: A closed low pressure system across the Baja region of California will move
Continue ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: A quick dose of sunshine this afternoon warms us to near 40, clouds build back in overnight. TONIGHT: Rain and snow is possible south of HWY 50 overnight — no major impacts are expected, but a few slushy roads are possible near LoZ/I-44 overnight. EXTENDED: Tuesday looks to be a quiet day, but we’ll be battling
Continue ReadingMONDAY: Mostly cloudy skies overhead and northerly winds will keep things cool to start the week with highs in the mid to upper 30s TONIGHT: There’s a slight chance of a spot sprinkle or flurry this evening as cloud cover sticks around. Lows will fall to the upper 20s. EXTENDED: Tuesday looks to be a
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the mix of rain and melting snow from winter storms, the roads could continue to be slick well after icy weather passes. The ABC Stormtrack weather team is tracking a drop in temperatures Sunday night, posing a threat for drivers during the Monday morning commute. Spokesman for MoDOT Central District Adam
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Rain will come to an end, and we could see a flurry as the system exits. With lows in the mid-20s, the freezing of standing water on the roadways tonight is a possibility. TOMORROW: Temperatures will be near average for our Monday with highs in the lower 40s/upper 30s. Clouds will stay in the area.
Continue ReadingSUNDAY: Rain will be sticking with us all day long as a cold front pushes through the viewing area. We could see some embedded thunderstorms however, these storms will not be severe, just a rumble of thunder or two. It will also be windy with gusts up to 30 mph from the southeast. Our temperatures
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Increasing cloud cover, slight chance for rain and flurries. Overnight lows in the upper 20’s. TOMORROW: A cold front is set to move through the area, bringing us rain showers throughout the day Sunday. Minimal accumulation is expected from these showers. EXTENDED: Overnight tomorrow night, if the moisture lingers in the area, we could possibly see
Continue ReadingSATURDAY: Increasing sunshine, becoming mostly sunny but staying cold with a high in the mid 30’s. SATURDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloud cover, slight chance for rain and flurries. Overnight low in the upper 20’s. EXTENDED: A cold front will be pushing through for the second half of our weekend bringing showers with moderate rainfall to the
Continue ReadingA meteorologist’s biggest fear when forecasting snowfall can be the effects that dry air can have on evaporating snowflakes before they reach the ground.
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