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Extreme cold weather leads to early pothole repairs

February 22, 2021 11:15 AM Zola Crowder

A MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.

Tracking a gorgeous start to the week

February 22, 2021 2:58 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Some gorgeous weather will help kickstart a new week! Temperatures will work into the low 50’s today with plenty of sunshine helping out. The only drawback will be a southwesterly breeze that will gust up to 30 mph this afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds will back off a bit tonight but enough to keep things mixed

Tracking leftover rain chances

February 21, 2021 4:13 PM Maddie Est

TODAY: Rain chances are still around, but will likely be in the area for a shorter period of time than we had originally expected. That being said, we will still see cloudy skies throughout the day with windy conditions. Highs will fall near 40 degrees. TONIGHT: As the leftover rain pushes out of the area,

School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change

February 21, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.

Tracking showers today and a warmer week ahead

February 21, 2021 5:13 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: A frontal system passing through will bring chances for rain today. Light showers will likely begin just before noon and continue into the evening. Most of us will only see 1/10″ or less. If counties up north get cold enough, some of the rain could switch to a wintry mix. Little to no accumulation is

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Tracking rain and snow chances for tomorrow

February 20, 2021 5:35 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Conditions will remain calm for most of the night as clouds build in ahead of our next system. Lows will fall into the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Another chance for precipitation will move into mid-Missouri. Gusty conditions will usher in a mix of rain and snow by mid-morning tomorrow. The cutoff for the rain vs.

Tracking sunshine and warmer temperatures

February 20, 2021 5:05 AM Nate Splater

SATURDAY: Cloudy in the morning but clearing as the day goes on. Highs break above freezing to the mid to upper 30s. SUNDAY: Clouds will return to the area overnight into Sunday ahead of another disturbance moving through. Light rain is possible throughout the day with a small chance for snow behind that. Any precipitation

Frigid temperatures cause ice jam on the Missouri River

February 19, 2021 6:28 PM Jessica Hafner

We recorded 14 days in a row below freezing this month, with near record temperatures for several days in that period. The frigid air around Mid-Missouri and upstream of the Missouri River has caused portions of the river to freeze over, and with warmer temperatures and sunshine the last few days, we have started to

Tracking more sunshine, warmer start to the weekend

February 19, 2021 12:42 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the mid-upper teens. Winds stay light from the south. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with highs nearing 40 degrees. Clouds increase toward evening. EXTENDED: A weak system will bring a cold front to the area early on Sunday, bringing a chance for precipitation. Light snow showers will be

Tracking a nice end to the week

February 19, 2021 4:48 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Another bitterly cold start, but it might be the last one for a little while. Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures bounce back out of the single digits to near 30 this afternoon. TONIGHT: Our wind will swing out of the south during the day. That will help us out a little overnight, keeping

Tracking patchy fog overnight, warming up tomorrow

February 18, 2021 4:05 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and very cold with lows in the single digits and patchy fog. If fog becomes more widespread, a few slick spots may be possible Friday morning. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs near 30. EXTENDED: The weekend is beautiful to start with highs in the upper 30s on Saturday with partial sunshine. On

When are frozen ponds and lakes safe to walk on?

February 18, 2021 5:30 PM Maddie Est

In the wake of this extreme cold, many people are attempting to get out and enjoy this winter weather. When it comes to ice skating and fishing on ponds and lakes, there’s special considerations you need to make before heading out on the ice. While it can be tempting to want to break out the

Snow closes schools, alters bus routes to close out the week

February 18, 2021 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Dozens of local schools have been out or learning online this week as multiple rounds of snow and a blanket of bitter cold settled over Mid-Missouri

Memorial Union pipe burst causes minimal damage

February 18, 2021 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri official says a sprinkler pipe burst and caused minimal damage to the Memorial Union.

Tracking sunshine

February 18, 2021 12:43 PM Maddie Est

THURSDAY: Some patchy fog will be possible as we work our way through the morning commute. Once that lifts around 9-10 AM, we’ll be left with a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. Temperatures will only top out in the low to mid 20’s, but we’re heading in the right direction.

Columbia halts ice skating, fishing

February 18, 2021 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The city opened up ice skating at Stephens Lake Park on Tuesday and ice fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park last Friday.

Tracking some quiet weather to close out the week

February 18, 2021 3:07 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Some patchy fog will be possible as we work our way through the morning commute. Once that lifts around 9-10 AM, we’ll be left with a mix of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. Temperatures will only top out in the low to mid 20’s, but we’re heading in the right

Columbia Public Works lifts parking restrictions

February 18, 2021 9:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works has lifted parking restrictions on Thursday after being put into effect Monday.

Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.