One St. Joseph Streets Department employee scrapes old road salt off of a plow on Jan 6. City road crews are projected to be plowing roads well into the middle of the week after Winter Storm Blair.
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No two winter storms are alike, making them a challenge to forecast. Similarly, no two snowflakes are the same, varying in size, shape and texture. One key factor in determining the texture of snow is the snow-to-liquid ratio., meaning how much liquid water is present in a set quantity of snowfall. Low snow ratios tend
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Residents in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas should prepare for heavy snowfall with a Winter Storm Warning in effect Tuesday evening and through the day Wednesday. The warning goes into effect at midnight and continues until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are anticipated across the warning area,
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A Winter Storm Warning issued on Monday, Feb. 10, has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Doniphan, Gentry, and Worth.
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A small disturbance could bring up to an inch of snowfall to St. Joseph Monday night, but the bigger story is a storm coming Tuesday night into Wednesday. A winter storm watch is in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas ahead of a second round of winter weather. The watch begins at 9 p.m. on
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Today will be cool and dry, with increasing clouds throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop below freezing, and there is still a 20% chance of wintry precipitation into the early hours of Saturday morning. Sunshine will return Saturday afternoon, with highs reaching the 40s. Colder air will return Sunday, bringing highs near freezing. Below-average
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The National Weather Service for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the Buchanan County Emergency Management Department and the St. Joseph Emergency Management Department are hosting the weather spotting training at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Grace Calvary Chapel, located at 5103 S. 50th St.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is still in effect for Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. This advisory includes the following: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, Platte, and Worth. The following Northeast Kansas counties are also included in the advisory: Brown, Atchison, and Doniphan. This advisory does not expire until 6 PM this evening.
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Winter is well known for its cold and gloomy days but also for its different types of precipitation. Freezing rain, sleet and snow are typical of the season. So far this winter, we have experienced a glaze of freezing drizzle, a few pellets of sleet and mounds of snow. Weather can be tricky and hard
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A dense fog advisory has been issued for portions of east-central and northeast Kansas, as well as central, northwest, and west-central Missouri. This advisory will expire at noon today. Visibility of up to a quarter mile or less due to dense fog can make driving conditions hazardous.
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This morning, we will have another polar start. Temperatures will remain in the single digits through the early hours before warming to the upper 30s this afternoon. A breezy southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph will bring warm air into the area but also produce a cold wind chill. This morning’s wind chill will
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Warm air will start to rush in today, but won’t last long. Arctic air returns this weekend.
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Sunday’s winter storm has finally exited the Mid-Missouri River Valley after producing blizzard conditions and covering the region in a blanket of heavy snow. For the first time since December 2009, St. Joseph and surrounding areas tallied double-digit snowfall totals. The final observations are as follows: Atchison: 15″ St. Joseph: 16″ Cameron: 13″ Savannah: 16″
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By Charles Christian Winter is coming, so it is important to make sure that you are maintaining your vehicle ahead of the snow and ice. Local vehicle maintenance expert Kevin Brown of Ken Smith Autobody said that, unfortunately, once you see signs of rust on the body of the vehicle, it’s usually too late to
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By Meteorologist Jared Shelton A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, ahead of the chance for light freezing rain across parts of the area Friday afternoon and evening. Buchanan, Doniphan, Brown, and Atchison counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 2Â p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday,
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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—When the weather cools, it’s a good time for New Yorkers to prepare their homes for potential power outages. By taking a few simple steps, you can increase your home’s energy efficiency and help manage monthly bills. Here are some actions to consider:   Quick Fixes for Lower Bills  Â
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By Jazmine Knight With the potential for winter weather in the forecast as many hit the roads for Thanksgiving travel this week, now is the time to make sure your car is ready for harsh conditions. Steve Snapp, manager of the Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center located at 2203 N. Belt Highway, said there
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By Payton Counts This week is the Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The Storm Tracker Weather Team has tips and tricks on how to prepare and stay safe this winter. If you haven’t already, make sure to download the Storm Tracker Weather App so you can get updates on your local weather. Also make sure
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By Leah Rainwater If you plan to go trick-or-treating tonight, remember to grab a hoodie or a coat. Temperatures will be in the mid-50s when the “night full of frights” begins. As the sun goes down, temps will drop to the upper 40s. Although it might be cold this Halloween, there are no chances of
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By Jared Shelton A tornado watch has been issued for much of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas including Buchanan County and surrounding areas until 10 p.m. Wednesday. A line of severe thunderstorms is moving into Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas this afternoon that is capable of producing damaging gusts and sizeable hail. A severe thunderstorm
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Along with shorter days and dropping temperatures, fall brings a sense of urgency to get your home in shape before winter arrives. This is especially true for plumbing, as frigid temps can wreak havoc on pipes and outdoor faucets. Along with maintenance, homeowners can use the season to make simple
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By NewsPress Now With Buchanan County suffering moderate to severe conditions, Gov. Mike Parson is declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31. All or portions of at least 88 counties in the state are experiencing moderate, severe or extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Parson signed an executive order Tuesday
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By Leah Rainwater After areas of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas endured a summer of flood warnings, the cold and dry weather is raising alerts from the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning in terms of elevated fire weather for all of Northwest Missouri and
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By Chief Meteorologist Jared Shelton Dry and windy conditions are forecast to produce elevated fire weather concerns across the Mid-Missouri River Valley on Thursday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for all of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas including Buchanan County, effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Persistent southerly winds of 20
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By Storm Tracker Meteorologist Payton Counts As a surface high-pressure system moves southward, it will result in an associated wind shift within the upper-level flow of the atmosphere. In short, the surface wind is expected to transition from a northwestern to a southwestern direction. This shift will make it easier for the transport of warm,
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By Storm Tracker Meteorologist Payton Counts It’s that time of year again! It wouldn’t be autumn without a little frost. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This means there will be frost outside and on your car, so make sure to grab your ice scraper and
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By NewsPress Now Major hurricane Milton is making landfall in Florida tonight on the heels of the destructive hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of the southeast in late September. Aside from destructive winds and flooding rains, Milton is also set to bring catastrophic storm surge along a large swath of Florida’s west coast. News-Press NOW
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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Although cold weather isn’t directly to blame when you get sick, it creates an environment that makes it easier for germs and illnesses to thrive. In fact, understanding how cooler temperatures affect your chances of getting sick may be your best approach for preventive care. Despite the old adage that
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By NewsPress Now Thunderstorms are making their way through the area Tuesday evening. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for south central Nodaway County and northern Andrew County until 6:15 p.m. News-Press NOW will continue tracking this storm. Tune in at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. or on our newscast livestream for the latest
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