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WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off

January 15, 2021 6:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the conditions in Mid-Missouri.

Experts say prepare for power outages during high winds

January 15, 2021 3:24 PM Zola Crowder

The National Weather Service recommends people prepare for possible power outages when dealing with high winds such as those measured in Mid-Missouri on Friday.

Rivers of the atmosphere…we’re not talking the Mississippi or Missouri

January 13, 2021 4:33 PM Maddie Est

Here in mid-Missouri we’re pretty familiar with rivers and the way they impact the land around them. But what are atmospheric rivers and how do they impact the surface of the Earth? In the Pacific Northwest they’ve been dealing with a ton of rainfall… In fact nearly record setting rainfall in the last two weeks

Tracking snow moving in this morning

January 15, 2021 3:21 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Our next round of Winter its way south this morning. Looks to move in to some of our northern counties around 6:00am, nearing I-70 by 7:00, and our southern counties by 9:00. The morning will have more widespread coverage, but remain fairly light in intensity. Towards midday we’ll notice an uptick in intensity, where

Officials warn of high winds and snow, creating rough driving conditions

January 14, 2021 7:25 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With high winds and snow in the forecast, officials say driving conditions could deteriorate quickly late Thursday into Friday morning. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through early Friday night for the potential of accumulating snow and strong gusty winds. MoDOT issued a warning about travel, saying

MoDOT issues warning ahead of snow, high winds

January 14, 2021 3:30 PM Meghan Drakas

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of high winds over much of the state Friday, including possible whiteout conditions in northwest Missouri.

Tracking snow, gusty winds, and cold wind chills Friday

January 14, 2021 3:41 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with snow showers moving in from the north late. Lows in the upper 20s to around 30 with wind gusts up to 30 mph from the west. TOMORROW: Snow showers likely, becoming more light toward evening. 1-3″ of snowfall is expected with low visibility due to gusty winds. Highs near 32 degrees.

Tracking wind and rain for Thursday

January 14, 2021 11:58 AM Nate Splater

THURSDAY: Winds will be picking up this afternoon as a cold front moves through Missouri. Gusts could be as high as 30-40 mph. This front will also try to bring some moisture in and drop rain showers across the area. Most of this will be light and will move through by this evening. TONIGHT: As showers clear

Tracking a windy Thursday with a chance at some showers

January 14, 2021 4:49 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: A cold front is on the way into mid-Missouri. Some widely scattered showers will be possible throughout the day. You’ll know the front’s here when the winds pick up with gusts up to 35 mph possible. Temperatures will get held up in the middle 40’s. TONIGHT: The initial surge of showers will move east,

Tracking light snow accumulation Friday

January 13, 2021 4:56 PM Jessica Hafner

After a very mild couple of days around Mid-Missouri, we are tracking the potential for light accumulating snow as much colder air moves into the area by the end of the week. A cold front will sweep across the area today, bringing a chance for a few showers and temperatures back into the 40s. The

Tracking scattered rain Thursday, snow showers Friday

January 13, 2021 3:57 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows in the mid-upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers early. Breezy with highs in the low to mid-40s. EXTENDED: Behind the cold front, winds will continue to gust between 25-30 mph into Friday. Low pressure to our north will send light to moderate snow showers to the area by

Tracking another wonderful afternoon Wednesday

January 13, 2021 3:13 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Another gorgeous afternoon taking shape today! We’ll pick up some clouds as we go throughout the day, but nothing that will keep us out of the upper 50’s. Our breeze out of the southwest will get up around 20 mph at times. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies will remain throughout the night. Lows will settle

Tracking a warm and breezy Wednesday

January 12, 2021 3:45 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows near 30. Patchy frost by morning. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with gusts up to 25 mph and highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Clouds increase Wednesday night into Thursday ahead of a cold front that will move through during the day Thursday. Temperatures will fall into the mid-40s

How to keep Fido safe in the winter

January 11, 2021 6:22 PM Maddie Est

I took advantage of today’s nicer weather by heading out to the dog park with my trusty sidekick, Petra. Like most dogs, my pup loves to be outside at any given opportunity, but sometimes I wonder if it’s safe for her to be outside. I dove into the details of how winter weather affects our

Spring-like temperatures followed by bitter wind chills and snow late week

January 12, 2021 4:20 PM Jessica Hafner

It’s been a bright start to the week with temperatures soaring into the low 50s Tuesday with a southwest breeze in place. Upper level high pressure will keep the jet stream to the north again on Wednesday, keeping us about 15+ degrees warmer than average as temperatures get into the mid-upper 50s. Colder, arctic air

Tracking a windy Tuesday

January 12, 2021 12:02 PM Maddie Est

TODAY: We’ll be treated to another gorgeous afternoon today! Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures into the low 50’s. The only drawback might be a breeze out of the southwest, but hard to complain given the recent streak of 30’s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stick around overnight as lows cool off into the low 30’s. EXTENDED: We’ll pick

Tracking warming temperatures this afternoon

January 12, 2021 4:43 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: We’ll be treated to another gorgeous afternoon today! Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures into the low 50’s. The only drawback might be a breeze out of the southwest, but hard to complain given the recent streak of 30’s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stick around overnight as lows cool off into the low 30’s.

Tracking more sunshine, very mild next few days

January 11, 2021 3:58 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear with winds shifting southwest. Lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and much more mild with temperatures reaching the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: Sunshine continues Wednesday, but winds begin to pick up even more with gusts up to 30 mph from the southwest. Winds bring temperatures

Where’s the snow?

January 11, 2021 4:22 PM Maddie Est

It’s no secret that this winter has been suspiciously lacking in snowfall for us Missourians. So the question stands: where is all the snow if it isn’t here? It turns out that several places across the world have seen historic snowfalls during this past weekend alone. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Madrid, along with other parts

Tracking an end to the gloomy weather

January 11, 2021 3:10 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Clouds have moved back in overnight. These will stick around through the morning before starting to break up this afternoon. Temperatures look stuck in the upper 30’s for many of us starting out the week, but a few 40’s will be possible. TONIGHT: Skies will be mostly clear tonight, but winds will swing out