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THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates Thursday on the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City residents attempt to plow through the aftermath of overnight snowfall

February 3, 2022 8:42 PM Joushua Blount

Following another round of overnight snowfall, some Jefferson City residents had to work their way out of small mountains of snow to get to their destination.

Black ice danger lingers after snowstorm passes

February 3, 2022 2:49 PM Kennedy Miller

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of black ice as road-clearing operations continue after this week’s snowstorm.

USPS asks customers to clear snow and ice off for employees

February 3, 2022 4:16 PM Erika McGuire

The United States Postal Service is asking home and business owners to do their part by clearing off snow and ice from paths leading up to a mailbox or doorstep so workers have an easy time delivering mail and packages.

Tracking frigid wind chills, slick road conditions

February 3, 2022 3:49 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with lows in the low single digits. Wind chills between -5 to -10 degrees as winds gust up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: Clearing and cold with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 20s. EXTENDED: Snow showers are coming to an end in the viewing area, with a few

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Second round of snow dwindling, roads remain dangerous

January 30, 2022 2:24 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATE – THURSDAY AM, 2/3/22 Snow continues to fly but isn’t as heavy as it was yesterday morning. Most folks that will pick up additional accumulations will only see minor additions from here on out. UPDATE – WEDNESDAY PM, 2/2/22 Steady snow has filtered back into Mid-Missouri with heavy bands setting up near Jefferson City

CPS, JC Schools out, MU online Friday as area continues to dig out from snowstorm

February 3, 2022 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

Some schools have started to cancel Friday classes as the area continues to dig out from a snowstorm that dumped as much as nearly 10 inches on Mid-Missouri.

Tracking another round of snow this morning

February 3, 2022 3:59 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY Another round of snow is pushing through this morning. Accumulations between a trace to five inches will be possible with this final push before departing early this afternoon. Temperatures will hover in the teens throughout the day, likely feeling close to zero with wind gusts nearing 25 mph. TONIGHT The dangerous cold settles in

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have to get out in the snow?

February 3, 2022 12:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Even when everything is covered in snow, some people still have to work.

Property owners could be liable for injuries on sidewalks covered in snow

February 2, 2022 8:13 PM Leila Mitchell

Severe wintry weather makes for slippery and hazardous conditions, and while shoveling your walkways is no fun, it is important.

WEDNESDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: 18-wheeler removal shuts down I-70 from St. Charles to Highway 63 connector

February 2, 2022 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for regular updates related to the Mid-Missouri snowstrom.

Road crews warn drivers to take it easy as plow trucks work to clear Jefferson city streets

February 2, 2022 11:11 PM Joushua Blount

Jefferson City Public Works road crews have been working since midnight Wednesday to get roads clear for drivers.

Plow crews are stocked up on salt, but the overnight temperatures create come concern

February 2, 2022 7:04 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Plow crews continue to treat snow-covered roads in salt Wednesday evening, but crews say low temperatures will make the treatment less effective. Both MoDOT and Columbia Public Works said they are fully stocked up on salt. “Our salt supplies are in really good shape right now,” said Adam Shafer, Central District Maintenance

Drivers describe slick roads, unsafe driving conditions during Mid-Missouri snowstorm

February 2, 2022 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

As snow blankets Mid-Missouri, those brave enough to drive through the storm are met with slick patches of ice and roads still covered in snow.

Tracking another round of heavy snow tonight

February 2, 2022 3:02 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with another round of snow showers moving in after sunset. An additional 2-8″ of snowfall is possible, with the higher amounts located south of I-70. Lows in the low teens with wind chills about -5. TOMORROW: Snow continues early, tapering off through mid-late afternoon. Highs in the upper teens to around 20.

PHOTOS: Snowstorm smothers Mid-Missouri in white

February 2, 2022 5:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Photos show snow covering Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022.

Jefferson City joins list of Mid-Missouri schools closed Thursday as region faces second round of snow

February 2, 2022 12:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Some Mid-Missouri schools began announcing Thursday closures around noon on Wednesday as snow continued to blanket the area, with several more inches expected before the storm is through.

Tracking significant snow falling today

February 2, 2022 2:02 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY Snow will be ongoing throughout the morning. A brief break is expected during this afternoon where accumulations halt, but not before 5-8” is on the ground. Temperatures will hold steady in the teens throughout the day with wind chills in the single digits. TONIGHT Snow will pick back up around sunset. This round will

Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches

February 1, 2022 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.

Mid-Missouri reminded to keep hydrants clear, move cars ahead of winter storm

February 1, 2022 11:59 AM Erika McGuire

Parking in front of a snow-covered fire hydrant or along a priority road in Columbia could land drivers a ticket or a tow during this week’s snowstorm.