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Crews will monitor roads overnight
Crews with public works departments around mid-Missouri are preparing for the winter weather moving into the area.
Continue ReadingCrews with public works departments around mid-Missouri are preparing for the winter weather moving into the area.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Wintry mix changes over to snow this evening, with light snow showers continuing overnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Accumulation between a dusting and 1″. THURSDAY: Snow showers taper off by mid morning, leaving us quite cold and blustery with temperatures in the mid-30s during the day, and wind chills in the low 20s.
Continue ReadingThe 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 ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: Drizzle has slowly tapered late this morning, but our next round of precipitation has started to enter our western counties. Expect rounds of drizzle, mixed with sleet and eventually snowflakes throughout the rest of this evening. Temperatures will hover in the 30s. Wind chills will be in the 20s. TONIGHT: That wintry mix will eventually
Continue ReadingYou may hear meteorologists in the winter time to stay aware of icy bridges or overpasses, or even road signs that say “Bridges Ice Before Roads”… It may have you wondering why bridges ice up so much faster. First off, we need to know that soil/ground stores heat much very efficiently. Because of that, even
Continue ReadingRoads are wet in Moberly as you head out the door Wednesday, but snow has not accumulated on the ground. Moberly Police posted on Facebook early Wednesday morning warning residents to, “slow down and use caution while traveling.” City of Moberly officials took to Facebook to let residents know crews are prepared for the wet, rainy and possibly
Continue ReadingBoone County Road and Bridge prepared its snowplows and crews Monday for potential winter weather. “We had all of our crews, all of our truck drivers, outfit their trucks. Put on their plows and spreaders and just make sure the trucks are in good working order,” said Bryan Boyce with Boone County Road and Bridge.
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY: This system looks to make slow progress across the Midwest this morning into this afternoon, keeping precipitation around for much of the day. Places where we linger at or below freezing this morning could see a few slick spots, especially on elevated roadways. Afternoon highs will only top out in the upper 30s. We’ll
Continue ReadingRain in mid-Missouri is leaving roads slick for Wednesday morning’s commute. ABC 17 News crews monitored road conditions throughout Columbia and Boone County. Drivers should be sure to take it slow heading out the door with rains causing poor visibility and slippery road conditions. Temperatures have managed to stay above freezing in the area, leaving
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY: This system looks to make slow progress across the Midwest this morning into this afternoon, keeping precipitation around for much of the day. Places where we linger at or below freezing this morning could see a few slick spots, especially on elevated roadways. Afternoon highs will only top out in the upper 30s .
Continue ReadingMajor changes are settling in with an arctic air mass settling into Mid-Missouri this week, bringing cold temperatures and chances for rain and snow. VIDEO: Tuesday morning update WEDNESDAY MORNING: We’re tracking ongoing rain across the viewing area, but for the most part is a cold rain, with most of the viewing area above freezing.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with rain showers. Freezing drizzle and/or light snowfall possible for areas along and north of Highway 24. Lows near 33. WEDNESDAY: Rain likely, eventually changing to a wintry mix. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: As cold air wraps around the back side of low pressure, temperatures drop below freezing
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with rain showers. Freezing drizzle and/or light snowfall possible for areas along and north of Highway 24. Lows near 33. WEDNESDAY: Rain likely, eventually changing to a wintry mix. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: As cold air wraps around the back side of low pressure, temperatures drop below freezing
Continue ReadingYou may hear meteorologists in the winter time to stay aware of icy bridges or overpasses, or even road signs that say “Bridges Ice Before Roads”… It may have you wondering why bridges ice up so much faster. First off, we need to know that soil/ground stores heat much very efficiently. Because of that, even
Continue ReadingThe 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 ReadingTUESDAY: 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 ReadingTUESDAY: 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 ReadingYou 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 ReadingTONIGHT: 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,
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