The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is expecting about eight inches of snow on the ground in Columbia by about noon. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Jon Carney tells 939 the Eagle that there’s about four to five inches of snow on the ground now, with two to three additional inches expected by noon. …
Columbia Public Works preparing snowplows; will focus first on priority routes
Columbia Public Works crews are currently prepping snow plows and equipment, ahead of the winter storm. Columbia Utilities will have additional crews on standby for the potential of downed power lines: they warn that heavy snow and strong winds on power lines could cause sporadic power outages. Columbia Public Works crews will focus first on …
NWS: Mid-Missouri expected to receive 10-14 inches of snowfall by Thursday
A winter storm warning will impact the entire 939 the Eagle listening area, from Tuesday evening until Thursday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the winter storm warning for all of mid-Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City and Moberly. NWS Kansas City meteorologist Hallie Bova says 10-14 inches is now expected in central Missouri, …
UPDATE: 12-18 inches of snow now expected in mid-Missouri by Thursday
UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City has increased the projected snowfall total amounts for Columbia/Jefferson City and Fulton to 12-18 inches, during the entire event. NWS Kansas City meteorologist Emily Klaus tells 939 the Eagle that snow is expected to start falling in mid-Missouri at about midnight on Wednesday. HERE IS …
Columbia’s Wabash station opens Friday night, due to subfreezing temperatures
Subfreezing temperatures have prompted Columbia officials to open the Wabash station downtown Friday night, starting at 7. That is because the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting cold weather below 15 degrees. The overnight warming center is for individuals unable to access local emergency services. The Wabash station generally houses between 15-24 people on cold …