COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communication sent out multiple road closure alerts Sunday due to the winter weather, urging drivers to either stay home or choose an alternate route. Roads across Mid-Missouri were covered in snow and ice by Sunday morning. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler information map showed covered roads throughout the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of people are without power across Mid-Missouri on Sunday morning as a winter storm moves across the region. According to the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, more than 900 people in Cooper County are without power. Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives spokesman Mike Sutherland said in an email that crews have
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TODAY: Heavy snow will fall primarily north of I-70 today, mixing with sleet along the interstate and areas south. Sleet transitions to freezing rain near the Lake and I-44 where the worst ice accumulation is possible. Totals remain on track with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible north of I-70, possibly more in isolated
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL TROY BUCHANAN (48) HICKMAN (41) FINAL WARRENTON (38) HERMANN (63) FINAL PRINCIPIA (66) CALIFORNIA (60) FINAL HIGBEE (24) TIPTON (72) FINAL HS BOYS BASKETBALL CHADWICK (47) HARRISBURG (53) FINAL
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a wintry mix entering the area throughout the evening, becoming more widespread in coverage after 8-9 PM. For areas along I-70, sleet and snow can be expected, with better chances for consistent snow to the north. To the south, freezing rain will be the main concern overnight. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As a large winter system heads towards the Show-Me State, the City of Columbia’s Public Works Department is prepping snowplows, monitoring local, state and regional forecasts and preparing a response plan. At noon on Saturday, a crew of 28 City of Columbia Public Works snowplow operators began pre-treating roads. A second crew
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As city snowplows and local stores gear up for an upcoming winter storm on Saturday, the CDC and the Insurance Information Institute share some recommendations for protecting homes before the snow falls. In freezing temperatures, roof leaks and pipe damage can happen. According to the Insurance Institute, it’s beneficial to clean out
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TODAY: Saturday starts cloudy and cold as temperatures remain below freezing all day. Precipitation begins tonight with snow and wintry mix increasing in coverage from west to east by 9 p.m. Heavy precipitation continues areawide overnight. TOMORROW: Sunday will be the worst day as heavy snow falls primarily along and north of I-70 while ice is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Gymnastics and Wrestling’s home openers officially marked the return of “Beauty and the Beast”. Both programs competed alongside each other at Mizzou Arena on Friday night for the first time since 2019 but experienced different outcomes. No. 9 Mizzou Gymnastics earned a 196.700 team score to start its season with a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With inclement weather looming, Mid-Missourians are bracing for hazardous driving conditions. MU Health Care emergency physician Dr. Christopher Sampson says that many of the severe injuries they treat during snow storms are due to car accidents. “During the storm or the initial hours of the storm, if there’s not a reason to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the end of an era for Mizzou football. On Friday, graduate quarterback Brady Cook declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, making him the seventh Tiger to do so since the regular season ended. The St. Louis native ends his time in Columbia in the MU record books. As a starter, he
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another Mizzou football standout has declared the 2025 NFL Draft. After two years in Columbia, Tiger wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. announced he will be taking a shot at making it at the next level. He joins running backs Marcus Carroll and Nate Noel, as well as defensive end Johnny Walker Jr.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works tells ABC 17 News it’s confident about the plan it has in place for the upcoming snowstorm rolling into Missouri this weekend. Materials, manpower and snow plows are in no shortage according to Britt Smith, Operations Division Director for Jefferson City’s Public Works Department. However, its the
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking increasing cloud cover with temperatures dropping into the low 20s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the north at 5-7 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a cloudy day with a mix of freezing rain and snow entering from the west throughout the afternoon hours. This will become more
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While snow oftentimes generates vibrant forecast maps and mind-boggling totals, ice can be a deceptively shallower threat. It takes several inches of snow for impacts to build up; ice can be treacherous with just a glaze. When forecasting snow, the amount of liquid water is converted to snow totals in different ratios depending on how
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After going 11-2 through non-conference action to start the season, the Mizzou men’s basketball team is opening up SEC action with a road trip to No. 2 Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 4. However, the conference opener against the other Tigers won’t be MU’s first bout with a Top-25 team. Head coach Dennis
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with highs near or below freezing. A steady northerly breeze will keep wind chills in the 20s. TONIGHT: Clouds increase as temperatures drop to the 20s with a feels-like in the teens. EXTENDED: For the latest detailed look at this weekend’s winter storm, visit the ABC 17 Stormtrack Insider Blog. Early
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A flurry of maps and probabilities comes out when winter weather approaches, and while much of this is useful, some of it can be incorrect or misleading. Dozens of weather models simulate different versions of the atmosphere into the future with many different outcomes. This can produce extremes that lead to unrealistic expectations and misinformation.
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TODAY: Friday is partly cloudy with a cool north breeze keeping us in the low 30s for highs. TONIGHT: Overnight, winds turn easterly, and we’ll gain a few clouds. Expect lows in the teens. EXTENDED: Saturday starts dry, but by the afternoon, some may see snow showers before we transition to sleet and ice mix
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Women’s Basketball fell short of securing an upset win to begin SEC action. The Tigers got outscored by 21 points in the second half against No. 2 South Carolina, leading to an 83-52 loss in their SEC opener. Following Thursday’s loss, head coach Robin Pingeton’s group holds an 11-5 overall record.
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