Comparing winter precipitation types and their threats
You’ll likely hear about many different types of winter precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet and snow, but what are these exactly and what risks do they pose?
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You’ll likely hear about many different types of winter precipitation such as freezing rain, sleet and snow, but what are these exactly and what risks do they pose?
Continue ReadingTODAY: Behind a cold front, temperatures have dropped below freezing for some early this morning. Temperatures will struggle to recover today, climbing into the low to mid-40’s this afternoon, but dry weather and partly cloudy skies will remain. TONIGHT: Clearing skies overnight will make for another chilly morning on Tuesday. Temperatures start below freezing again
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Tonight: A dry cold-front slides in from the northwest leading to winds residing from cooler northerly flowing winds. The overnight low drops down to 27 with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow: Temperatures look dramatically cooler than what we saw on Sunday afternoon with Monday’s high only reaching into the mid-’40s. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds
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TODAY: A few sprinkles near sunrise. Clouds clear by the afternoon with highs in the mid-50s. Wind gusts pick up ahead of a cold front with gusts up to 25 mph. TOMORROW: A dry cold front will send lows plummeting to the mid-20s on Monday morning. Continued northerly flow behind this will keep highs in
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few sprinkles before dawn. Lows in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Clouds clear out early. Breezy with temperatures in the mid-upper 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds have filtered in in advance of a cold front that will work through the region tonight, bringing a chance for a few spotty showers between midnight and
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TODAY: Increasing clouds throughout the day. Tailgaters will need to keep the coat on hand with temperatures in the 40s in the morning. A later kickoff will allow warmer conditions to move in by game time with highs in the upper 50s! Breezes also pick up this afternoon with gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW:
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We’ve all heard thunder and seen lightning during thunderstorms that we associate with warmer months, but have you ever heard thunder during a snowstorm? If so, you’ve encountered a rare event. The last recorded occurrence was captured by the National Weather Service’s St. Louis Office when a lightning flash was documented as snow fell in
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows falling into the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with increasing clouds throughout the day. Highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: Tomorrow isn’t as cold in the morning thanks to clouds and south winds, so we’ll stay above freezing for early morning tailgaters at Mizzou. It’s actually going to be a beautiful
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The salt you use on your sidewalk each winter is, at its base, the same as what the Missouri Department of Transportation uses to clear our roads. With that said, their methods can be a bit more complex.
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TODAY: Today brings the coldest start this week, with lows in the mid-20’s. Winds, however, are shifting out of the south early today, and will bring more warmth by this afternoon. We’re breezy at times with south winds sustained between 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph at times. Expect some increase in clouds, but not
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency held Winter Weather Preparedness week, beginning Monday and ending on Friday, to remind Missourians the dangers of cold weather on the road and in the house. “Most Missourians have experienced frigid temperatures and icy road conditions, but many do not take the steps to prepare so they
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cold with lows in the low to mid-20s. TOMORROW: Breezy and a bit warmer with clouds increasing and highs in the lower 50s. EXTENDED: Winds die down with a strong high pressure centered over the area, allowing lows to fall into the mid-20s. Clouds filter back in tomorrow and winds pick up from
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Decades of evidence proves that the Earth is warming, but to what extent and what does that mean for Mid-Missouri winters?
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TODAY: Gusty northwest winds continue this afternoon, keeping highs in the mid-40s. Sunshine makes its return today, so grab the sunglasses! TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear into the night tonight, making for a decent view of tonight’s partial lunar eclipse. This will allow temperatures to drop to the low 30s overnight. EXTENDED: Friday starts off a bit frosty
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The University of Missouri will use remote working and learning during winter weather events to reduce interruptions for students and staff.
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TODAY: Behind yesterday’s cold front, temperatures will drop into the low 30’s this morning. Northwest winds around 10-15 mph continue today, keeping highs around mid-40’s. Sunshine makes it’s return today, so grab the sunglasses! TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear into the night tonight, making for a decent view of tonight’s partial lunar eclipse. This will
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TONIGHT: Slowly clearing but the breeze remains. Lows falling into the lower 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the mid-40s. EXTENDED: A northwest breeze sticks around tonight and clears out the clouds, but I don’t think winds die down enough for too much frost. That said, temperatures will dip to near freezing overnight. Tomorrow is bright
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TODAY: Walking out the door this morning, you may be tricked into thinking Wednesday will be another incredibly warm day. We’ll start with temperatures about 20 degrees warmer than average, in the mid-to high-50’s. A few may even warm into the low 60’s before a cold front sweeps the area. Showers and a trailing blanket
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and breezy with lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Light showers early with winds shifting north during the day. Temperatures fall from the mid-50s in the morning to the upper 40s by late afternoon. Clouds stick around through much of the day. EXTENDED: A cold front approaching from the northwest will bring clouds
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THIS AFTERNOON: Lots of sunshine and a steady southerly breeze. Highs top out in the low to mid-70s. TONIGHT: Mild with more clouds moving in after sundown. Temperatures will steadily fall into the low 50s. EXTENDED:Â A few showers will move through early Wednesday morning as a cold front sweeps across the region. This won’t be a washout
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