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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

Tree falls into house in northeast Columbia.

Downed tree damages home in northeast Columbia

January 18, 2020 6:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

A line of severe winter storms that moved across mid-Missouri Friday downed trees and caused power outages. A tree in a yard of the 1300 block of Robert Ray Drive uprooted and fell on a resident’s home. Another tree in the neighborhood uprooted and split, causing a branch to fall into the street. Authorities were

Crews respond to downed power line in central Columbia

January 17, 2020 2:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting more than 700 members without power in five separate outages.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking change from freezing rain to liquid rain tonight

January 15, 2020 3:59 AM Jessica Hafner

Some of us have been upgraded from a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory. A Winter Storm Watch is still in effect through late Friday night for the eastern half of Mid-Missouri as winter weather is expected to impact roads Friday morning.

Tracking rain to help melt ice tonight, cold temperatures this weekend

January 17, 2020 4:19 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Freezing rain changes to rain for the rest of the night. An additional 1″ to 1.5″ will be possible overnight. Temperatures remain steady in the mid-30s. SATURDAY: Clouds gradually decrease, but it’s breezy with gusts up to 35 mph. Temperatures fall into the 20s during the day. Wind chills in the low teens. EXTENDED:

Public works: Road conditions to improve into weekend

January 17, 2020 3:55 PM Sydney Olsen

Boone County Road and Bridge said road conditions should improve by Saturday.

MoDOT cautions against travel on I-70 and north

January 17, 2020 6:19 AM Zachary Farwell

The Missouri Department of Transportation said road conditions are worsening, contributing to slide-offs.

Weather Alert Day in Full Swing

January 17, 2020 3:55 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Snow changes to freezing rain by late morning, lasting into the afternoon. A tenth to a quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible. Freezing rain changes to rain by mid-evening as temperatures rise above freezing. TONIGHT: Rain continues into early tomorrow morning. Lows in the mid 30s. EXTENDED: Windy conditions will persist after the

Columbia Public Schools, Jefferson City Schools to close Friday because of winter storm

January 16, 2020 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Crews were busy pretreating roads Thursday afternoon ahead of Friday’s winter storm and the University of Missouri said its offices would be closed.

Tracking snow, ice, and rain for Friday, expect slick roads

January 16, 2020 4:19 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, snow moves in from the southwest after midnight. Lows in the mid-upper 20s. FRIDAY: Snow changes to freezing rain by late morning, lasting into the afternoon. A tenth to a quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible. Freezing rain changes to rain by mid-evening as temperatures rise above freezing. Lows in the

Tracking a much colder day, before a wintry mix moves in

January 16, 2020 5:37 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Cold start to the day will be the theme throughout as temperatures only warm up to the low 30s for afternoon highs. TONIGHT: Snow pushes in after midnight, and will likely impact the roadways shortly after beginning to fall. Lows will fall into the middle 20s. EXTENDED: Eventually the snow will start to mix