winter weather

The snow moving through Mid-Missouri has led most local schools to close or move to alternative methods of instruction, or AMI, for the day but it’s complicating calculations for when the school year might end.

The temperature at kickoff Saturday is expected to be in the low to mid-20s, but northerly winds could make it feel much colder. After facing the coldest game in Arrowhead history last year, fans, players and medical personnel are more than ready.

Livestock experts advise ranchers to pay special care to cattle in winter.

The National Weather Service expects 2 to 4 inches of snowfall between 6 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday.

Heavy snow is expected throughout Missouri, bringing with it high-speed winds and thick ice.

With snow and ice forecast across Missouri this weekend, plow and drivers could be in short supply.

The Columbia Public Works department is currently operating at a 10 percent vacancy, with 4 open positions for plow operators.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F says it has handled 179 calls for service since 6 a.m. Saturday.

Freezing rain conditions will continue into the afternoon.

The Red Cross issues public safety tips on cold weather safety for vehicles, homes and pets.