While it is uncommon to receive snow in Missouri this late into April, sometimes it can happen and we just have to be prepared and ready for a slick, slushy day!
Our Storm Mode Index is a 2 on a zero to five scale today, because we do think travel issues are possible during the morning and midday hours when snowfall is moderate to heavy leading to low visibility and slushy roads.
THE REST OF THE DAY
By early afternoon (1-2pm), most snow will have exited central Missouri and will mix with slightly warmer air over southern Missouri turning the snow showers to a mix of snow and rain. Eventually by mid afternoon, we will be drier with a few flakes and rain showers possible as this system continues to push east
Our snow and rain will push to the southeast through the afternoon. Temperatures will warm to the upper 30s to lower 40s. The record lowest high for today is 38° (1918). We'll need to watch it!Roads are just wet, but use caution on bridges/overpasses! #MidMoWx #MoWx pic.twitter.com/2rNGVq10D1
— Matt Beckwith (@KOMUMatt) April 20, 2021
Continue to use caution when traveling and watch for slick spots on bridges and overpasses!
Brief minor accumulations will be possible on elevated surfaces such as grassy surfaces and decks. Northwestern parts of the viewing area (Including Columbia, Boonville, Moberly and Brunswick) could see as much as 1-3" of snowfall.
Amounts will be around an inch or less for areas that are mainly south of Highway 50 & east of Highway 63.
HARD FREEZE - WEDNESDAY MORNING
Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s for Tuesday Night into Wednesday morning as skies clear overhead. Resulting in widespread frost and a freeze.
The record low for Wednesday is 29° set back in 1907. It is likely that we will either tie, or break this record.
Plants sensitive to cold weather must be covered up to prevent being significantly damaged and/or killed by the freezing cold. Disconnect water hoses from outdoor pipes to prevent a pipe burst.
Another frost is likely on Thursday morning and a freeze is possible as lows fall into the lower 30s.
INTO THE WEEKEND
The weather will be significantly less eventful for the rest of the week and this weekend. Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Rain does return Friday, but is expected to clear up on Saturday morning. Weekend rain chances overall are low with highs returning to the 60s.
April 20, 2021 at 11:00PM
https://www.komu.com/weather/forecast-tracking-snow-tuesday-morning-hard-freeze-wednesday/article_6a5f3074-a0f4-11eb-94c7-2bc6e9d912a2.html
Forecast: Tracking snow Tuesday morning, hard freeze Wednesday - KOMU 8
https://news.google.com/search?q=hard&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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