ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Insider

Spring Has Officially Begun

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-20 12:32:04

Even though temperatures are in the low 30's and snow is falling, Spring has officially begun as of 12:32 p.m. CDT today! We'll see a return to the Spring-like weather by Monday & Tuesday of this upcoming work week.

NEW Snow Tracker

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-20 11:22:19

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A vigorous late-winter storm continues to bring snow/rain/sleet to mid-Missouri. The cold front has slid a bit farther southeast than originally predicted, so the cold air has also slid farther east. In result, snow totals are being bumped up (as you'll see above) for Columbia, Versailles, California & Mexico. Along and north of that line, expect to find 2-5" of total snow accumulation through Saturday night.

Winter Weather Advisories Expanded

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-20 06:12:32

The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Weather Advisories to include most counties in mid-Missouri, including Columbia & Jefferson City, through Sunday afternoon.�

Weekend Snow Tracker

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-19 22:26:06

While most areas in mid-Missouri will NOT see accumulating snow, cities north of Interstate 70 and west of HWY 63 will likely see the snow piling up by Saturday night. Ultimately, warm air will significantly cut down on snow totals with this storm system, but as the snow begins to fall heavily in our northern and western counties, the snowfall rates will be able to overcome the melting rates. Here in Columbia & Jefferson City, I don't expect any accumulating snow, but heavy, wet snowflakes will likely fall Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

Winter Weather Warnings

Mike Rawlins — 2010-03-19 16:17:54

With the anticipated winter weather this weekend, numerous advisories and warnings have been issued for mid-Missouri.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Pettis & Benton Counties until Sunday afternoon.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Macon, Monroe, Randolph & Saline Counties until Sunday afternoon.

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