The Iowa GOP presidential caucuses are tonight, and the Hawkeye State is expected to see the coldest weather for caucus night in decades. Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) is in Des Moines this morning as a surrogate for former President Donald Trump. Senator Onder joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he believes Iowa farmers will turn out tonight to support former President Trump. Onder says farmers are used to this kind of weather. Onder tells listeners Des Moines has received about 18 inches of snow and that your feet hurt to walk outside, due to the subfreezing temperatures. While he’s currently running for Missouri lieutenant governor, former Senator Onder tells “Wake Up” that he’s also looking at a possible run to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in Missouri’s sprawling third district, which includes parts of Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Fulton, New Florence and St. Charles County. Onder tells listeners he expects to make a decision in the next week or two about whether he’ll run for Missouri lieutenant governor or Congress. He’ll have to decide by late February, which is when filing opens. Former Senator Onder tells listeners that who we send to Congress is important. He blasts President Joe Biden (D), saying the cost of living for the average family in the United States has increased by $11,000 under President Biden:
Columbia’s wind chill warning continues; light snow expected Monday near I-70 corridor
A wind chill warning remains in effect this afternoon for Columbia, Boonville, Fulton and most of the 939 the Eagle listening area.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia could also see a dusting of snow Monday afternoon, with the best chance being between 3-5 pm. Any snow is expected to stick to the ground because of frigid temperatures. Mr. Beitscher is urging mid-Missouri motorists to slow down and to take it easy on the road on Monday.
He says Monday’s high will only reach between five and eight degrees, with a wind chill of about minus-8. Columbia’s wind chill on Sunday got down to minus-36, which is the fifth-coldest on record for January 14. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
(LISTEN): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) represents Callaway, Montgomery, St. Charles, Lincoln and Pike counties in the Missouri Senate. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and tells listeners he’s seriously considering a run to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) on Capitol Hill. Senator Fitzwater confirms he’s praying about the issue and notes opportunities like this don’t come along often. Missouri’s massive third district includes Columbia, Boonville, California, Jefferson City, Fulton, New Florence and Wentzville. Senator Fitzwater says it’s important to have a mid-Missourian in that seat. He also discussed his proposed constitutional amendment to reduce the Missouri House’s size from 163 to 102 and to modify term limits for state lawmakers. Missouri’s current term limits allow lawmakers to serve up to eight years in both chambers for a total of 16 years in Jefferson City. Senator Fitzwater’s proposed constitutional amendment would allow lawmakers to serve up to 16 years in the Legislature, regardless of which chamber. If lawmakers approve Senator Fitzwater’s measure, the issue would be placed on the statewide ballot this August or November:
UPDATE: Second part of winter storm in mid-Missouri begins
The National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis office’s winter weather advisory for mid-Missouri remains in effect through 11:59 tonight (Tuesday).
Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland, and Fulton are in the advisory area. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Jared Maples tells 939 the Eagle that one to three inches of additional snowfall is expected by this evening. Snow is expected to exit mid-Missouri by 6 pm.
The NWS is encouraging motorists to remain vigilant for slippery conditions and to allow extra time for travel, as well as providing extra distance between your vehicles and other cars. Mr. Maples encourages you to keep extra blankets in your vehicle in case you get stranded.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
(LISTEN): One to four inches of snow expected in mid-Missouri from Monday through Tuesday
While models have changed a bit, the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says Columbia, Jefferson City and much of mid-Missouri will receive anywhere from one to four inches of snow from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
NWS St. Louis meteorologist Chris Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that Columbia and Jefferson City will begin seeing precipitation tomorrow afternoon into the evening hours.
“You’ll be right on that borderline between rain and snow with temperatures likely above freezing or just near freezing when it begins. With the temperature warming through the night, you’ll likely change to rain. You may get a few inches of snow before that happens though. And then as the storm system moves away on Tuesday, we may see that change back to snow before it ends with another inch or two possible,” Kimble says.
Mr. Kimble says the temperature will determine how much snow mid-Missouri receives. Winds of up to 30 miles an hour are also possible on Tuesday. Kimble encourages motorists to give themselves extra time on the road.
“If you do run into areas where there is snow on the ground, obviously you’ll want to slow down, take it easy. Budget extra time if you’re having to travel. Avoid it if you can,” says Kimble.
You’re encouraged to fill your gas tanks up before the storm. Mid-Missouri could also see another winter storm on Thursday night into Friday, along with temperatures well-below freezing. The timing and exact location of that second storm is unclear. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast and weather information.
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