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:
Bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills heading to mid-Missouri through Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is warning of potentially life-threatening cold temperatures coming later today and lasting into next Wednesday across mid-Missouri.
The NWS says they call it life-threatening for a reason. Wind chills in Columbia will make it feel like one degree at noon today and minus-3 at 6 pm. The National Weather Service says temperatures like these will cause harm if you’re caught outdoors unprepared. The temperatures will be even colder tomorrow through Tuesday.
The NWS in St. Louis says Columbia and Jefferson City received about a trace of snow this morning. But the weather service says the bigger issue will be bitterly cold temperatures and winds up to 45 miles per hour. The NWS warns that temperatures below freezing and wet roadways could lead to isolated slick spots.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
UPDATE: Snow expected Friday in mid-Missouri; record cold temperatures possible this weekend
While Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and much of mid-Missouri are still expected to receive one to three inches of snow tomorrow (Friday), the timing of the winter weather has changed.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Lydia Jaja tells 939 the Eagle that rain will change over to all snow at about noon tomorrow in mid-Missouri, with snow falling into the evening hours. Ms. Jaja expects the snow to exit the listening area between 6 pm and midnight. The NWS originally projected that Columbia would receive two to eight inches of snow, but models now show the heaviest snowfall expected to occur in northeast Missouri and in Iowa.
The NWS also warns temperatures will plummet after the snow moves through. Saturday’s high is only expected to be 15 in Columbia. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated weather 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:
(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri expected to receive one to three inches of snow on Friday
Columbia, Jefferson City and most of mid-Missouri are now expected to receive one to three inches of snow on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis.
NWS St. Louis meteorologist Chris Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that snow is expected to start falling in Columbia at about 9 tomorrow morning.
“We’re primarily expecting that to fall during the morning to midday hours on Friday. So it will be just a few hours of snow and it will accumulate relatively quickly to an inch to two inches maybe up to three inches,” Mr. Kimble says.
The NWS originally projected that Columbia and Boonville would receive two to eight inches of snow, but models have changed. The heaviest snowfall is now expected to occur in northeast Missouri and in Iowa. Mr. Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that snow is expected to fall in Columbia and mid-Missouri from about 9 tomorrow morning through the afternoon or early evening hours. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd tells 939 the Eagle that mid-Missouri could also receive some thunder overnight.
You’ll also need to get your winter coats, gloves and boots ready for this weekend into next week across mid-Missouri. Mr. Kimble tells 939 the Eagle that the snow that will fall in Columbia and Jefferson City tomorrow brings Arctic air to the region.
“So once that front moves through, we’ll drop below freezing and we’ll probably stay there through at least the middle of next week. And then at times we’ll be very far below freezing,” says Kimble.
Saturday’s high in Columbia is only expected to be 14, and Sunday’s high will be around 7 degrees. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast and weather information.
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