Months of significant drought could have lasting impacts through winter
The lack of rain has been a problem across much of the country, with about 60% of the continental U.S. in drought conditions currently.
Continue ReadingThe lack of rain has been a problem across much of the country, with about 60% of the continental U.S. in drought conditions currently.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Works staffing is still down 20% from where it needs to be. “That’s by no means a bar from providing good service to the community,” Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said. “Some other city divisions, as I’ve spoken about, are 30% down, so we’re doing pretty well… [crews] come to work on
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear, lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds and mild with highs near 60. A few showers possible after midnight. EXTENDED: We have another nice day ahead tomorrow with slightly more cloud cover toward the end of the day. Highs get to about 60, and with clouds building in we’ll only fall
Continue ReadingToday: Afternoon highs warm to the 60 degree mark with winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly sunny this afternoon thanks to a high pressure system to the southeast. Tonight: Overnight lows cool tot he mid-30s as winds remain out of the southwest once again. Skies remain mostly clear. Extended: A
Continue ReadingTODAY: Tuesday is another warm one, with temperatures climbing to near 60 for highs by the afternoon. Expect abundant sunshine, and a southwest breeze sustained anywhere from 5 to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Winds relax overnight, but remain southerly. Skies remain mostly clear through the evening, but clouds will arrive early Wednesday morning. Temperatures fall into
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the low 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. EXTENDED: We’ll be clear overnight with lows falling into the low 30s. Tomorrow and Wednesday look similar with highs in the upper 50s to around 60. I’m tracking a cold front that
Continue ReadingToday: Skies look to remain mostly sunny this afternoon as highs increase above average into the mid-50s. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph possible. Tonight: Overnight lows dip just below freezing into the lower 30s with mostly clear skies as winds remain out of the southwest.
Continue ReadingTODAY: Monday continues our warm up, and it will be much more noticeable today. After climbing 30 degrees from morning lows to reach mid-40s on Sunday afternoon, temperatures likely climb into the mid-to-upper 50s this afternoon. Winds will be from the southwest, and breezy at times, gusting up to 20 mph in some places early
Continue ReadingThe winter season is quickly approaching, and that means we’re going to start seeing more than just rain. We’ll start to experience freezing rain, sleet, and snow as well. But how does it form? What are the conditions needed in order to experience these types of precipitation?
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Clear skies with temperatures gradually dropping back into the low 30s as the night goes on. TOMORROW: Sunny with temperatures getting up into the low 50s, with 54 as our high. EXTENDED: Tuesday and Wednesday are looking similar to tomorrow. Looking clear and calm with the sun shining, helping our temperatures get into the
Continue ReadingTODAY: Warmer weather returns Sunday despite a bitterly cold start. Temperatures in the teens to start the day will turn into low 40s by this afternoon, thanks to abundant sunshine and a southwest wind around 10-15 mph through midday. TONIGHT: A light south breeze keeps temperatures from falling as far overnight into Monday. Temperatures will
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Northwest winds are still sticking around, making temperatures feel a lot cooler than it actually is outside. The wind chill that will be present throughout the night is making temperatures feel 10 degrees lower than measured. TOMORROW: Northwest winds start to die down and shift to the Southwest, bringing warmer air, helping us get
Continue ReadingTODAY: Sunny and breezy with highs in the low 30s. Wind chills in the teens at kickoff this evening. TOMORROW: Chilly in the morning with lows in the teens. Temperatures recover by the afternoon due to southwesterly winds, with highs reaching the mid-40s. EXTENDED: Winds will be somewhat strong from the northwest on Saturday as
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with lows in the teens. Wind chills in the upper single digits to low teens. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with wind chills in the low teens in the morning. Highs in the mid-30s with wind chills topping out near 20 in the afternoon. EXTENDED: Winds will be somewhat strong from the
Continue ReadingTODAY: Brutally cold in the morning with single digit wind chills. Conditions barely recover by the afternoon with the feels-like in the teens.TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cold with highs in the upper 30s. More gusty conditions will put wind chills in the teens during game time. EXTENDED: Sunday is warmer with sunshine and highs getting
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As it gets deeper into the winter months, it is crucial to have a shelter in Columbia, that people in need can go to get warm. In October, the city approved the purchase of the VFW building on 1509 Ashley St. for the Room at the Inn Como to use as a winter-weather shelter.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a few flurries. Gusty winds with lows falling into the upper teens. Wind chills between 6-10 degrees by morning.TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cold with highs in the upper 20s. Gusty winds with wind chills in the teens. EXTENDED: Impacts are not expected with flurries tonight, but the air behind the front
Continue ReadingTODAY: Temperatures look to only get up into the low 40s if that, but the wind chill that has been affecting us for the majority of the day sticks around, making it feel much colder than it actually is. Tonight we could see some possible flurries, but that shouldn’t affect road conditions. TOMORROW: Another cold
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Temperatures dropping back down into the low 20’s with skies clearing up. TOMORROW: Temperatures still only climbing up to around 40 degrees, with some patchy clouds throughout the day. EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Monday night into Tuesday morning because of a system containing a wintery mix is moving over
Continue ReadingTODAY: Building clouds with wind chills below freezing most of the day. A few flurries are possible this evening with no accumulation expected. TOMORROW: Even colder as wind chills dive to the single digits in the morning. Sunnier but highs will barely escape freezing. EXTENDED: A weak cold front moves in late Thursday afternoon, bringing
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