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Cole County engineers brace for winter weather
The director of Cole County Public Works said Tuesday that his department is preparing equipment to handle anticipated winter weather. Larry Benz told ABC 17 News that crews are working to get trucks ready to handle any potential freezing precipitation or snow in the coming days. It comes after the department’s equipment was strained in
Continue ReadingCold weather sticking around this afternoon
TUESDAY: We’ll likely hang on to cloud cover for much of the day, helping keep temperatures in the low to mid 40s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Rain moves back in this evening, after 6-7 PM from the southwest. Most of this will stay in liquid form, but a flake or two is possible again north with
Continue ReadingCold, dreary weather holds today
TUESDAY: We’ll likely hang on to cloud cover for much of the day, helping keep temperatures in the low to mid 40s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Rain moves back in this evening, after 6-7 PM from the southwest. Most of this will stay in liquid form, but a flake or two is possible again north with
Continue ReadingScience behind the Polar Vortex and its influence on this week’s weather
You may have heard the term Polar Vortex thrown around in national media stories before, especially during cold outbreaks. While the term may seem scary it’s a very real phenomenon that always exists in our atmosphere… and typically isn’t something we need to worry about The Polar Vortex is defined as the spinning mass of
Continue ReadingRain and snow this week, blustery & cold Halloween
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers possible. Low near 34. TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Cold air lingers all week with another wave of energy heading in our direction by Wednesday. Showers are expected during the day, eventually transitioning into a rain/snow mix by Wednesday night. Overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning,
Continue ReadingLIVE BLOG: Tracking the cold and snow for Halloween week
Major changes are on the way with an arctic air mass settling into Mid-Missouri this week, bringing cold temperatures and chances for rain and snow. A cold front has pushed south across the area Monday, with cold air filtering in through this evening. Rain moves in late tonight as another wave of energy tracks into
Continue ReadingWarming centers, overnight shelters available as colder weather moves into mid-Missouri
Cold weather will move through mid-Missouri to round out the month of October and warming centers and overnight shelters are available to help keep people without shelter out of the cold. Columbia’s warming centers are open during normal business hours and offer access to restrooms, drinking fountains and other publicly available areas. Those centers include
Continue ReadingNo surprises… week-long advertised cold is on the way
THIS AFTERNOON: Patchy drizzle is possible this afternoon, but heavier, widespread rain showers arrive after dark tonight. That system will move pretty quickly and leave us dry a little after midnight tonight. Lows will be cold in the mid 30s. A few wet snowflakes can’t be ruled out for our northern counties, but impacts are not
Continue ReadingFrightening forecast for some this week
MONDAY: Things will get off to a gloomy start and look to stay that way into this afternoon. We may see some drizzle this morning heading out the door, but the main takeaway will be the gloomy skies and cooler temperatures, with highs only managing the upper 40s to near 50 behind this cold front. TONIGHT:
Continue ReadingScience behind the Polar Vortex and its influence on this week’s weather
You may have heard the term Polar Vortex thrown around in national media stories before, especially during cold outbreaks. While the term may seem scary it’s a very real phenomenon that always exists in our atmosphere… and typically isn’t something we need to worry about The Polar Vortex is defined as the spinning mass of
Continue ReadingRain and snow this week, blustery & cold Halloween
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers possible. Low near 34. TUESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy, highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Cold air lingers all week with another wave of energy heading in our direction by Wednesday. Showers are expected during the day, eventually transitioning into a rain/snow mix by Wednesday night. Overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning,
Continue ReadingNo surprises… week-long advertised cold is on the way
THIS AFTERNOON: Patchy drizzle is possible this afternoon, but heavier, widespread rain showers arrive after dark tonight. That system will move pretty quickly and leave us dry a little after midnight tonight. Lows will be cold in the mid 30s. A few wet snowflakes can’t be ruled out for our northern counties, but impacts are
Continue ReadingFrightening forecast for some this week
MONDAY: Things will get off to a gloomy start and look to stay that way into this afternoon. We may see some drizzle this morning heading out the door, but the main takeaway will be the gloomy skies and cooler temperatures, with highs only managing the upper 40s to near 50 behind this cold front.
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An explanation of how fog forms.
Continue ReadingJefferson City and Eldon tornado damage
Images of damage left behind after a tornado tore through the area May 22, 2019.
Continue ReadingWinter barges into mid-Missouri this week
TONIGHT: Clouds increase tonight. Some patchy fog is possible south of HWY 50. Lows fall near 40. MONDAY: We may see a few peeks of sunshine early tomorrow, but clouds will become the main feature after 10 or 11am. We should stay dry for most of the day but by evening, a few showers will
Continue ReadingSoak Up the Warmth and Sunshine
SUNDAY: A Dense Fog Advisory is in place until 10 AM. Be sure to drive slow and use your headlights in fog. Once that lifts skies will clear out and we will have sunny and warm conditions with our high in the mid 60’s. Make sure to soak up the warmth and sunshine because we
Continue ReadingOne last nice day tomorrow, then a taste of winter arrives
TONIGHT: Rain will taper off before midnight. Expect another chilly morning with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. SUNDAY: A few clouds are possible in the morning, but sunshine will dominate most of the day with high temperatures in the low 60s. Get out and enjoy it while you can, big changes are
Continue ReadingSaturday is a Great Day to Stay Cozy Inside
SATURDAY: Slow moving rain showers associated with post tropical cyclone Olga are going to stick with us throughout our Saturday with those who live east of 63 getting the most rain. It will also be a bit cool outside making it the perfect weather to stay inside and watch a movie. Highs in the upper
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