(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia, MO - As winter weather continues to affect the city, the City of Columbia is taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of its residents. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for the area from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. The NWS predicts a total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches during this time.

To keep residents informed and updated, the City will be posting updates on its various social media platforms and on CoMo.gov. John Ogan, a representative from the City of Columbia Public Works, stated that a team of 19 snowplow crew members will be reporting at 7 p.m. on Thursday to address the expected arrival of winter weather. The crew will focus on maintaining first, second, and third priority routes throughout the night to ensure safe travel for residents.

Drivers are advised to remain cautious while traveling as there may be slick spots and potential travel impacts due to the weather conditions. Temperatures are expected to stay just below freezing during this time, which could cause challenges during the morning commute. However, forecasters predict that all winter weather activity will end by mid-morning Friday and temperatures will rise throughout the day.

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To ensure safety while driving in these conditions, drivers are reminded to reduce their speed, increase stopping distances, avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and maintain safe following distances.

Go COMO Transit services are expected to operate normally on Friday; however, customers are advised to use caution when traveling to bus stops or Paratransit van pickup points as paths may be icy or snow-covered.

The City of Columbia Utilities department has announced that solid waste collection will continue as scheduled on Friday; however, for customers with Monday collections, their roll carts should be placed out for collection on Saturday instead. Jason West from the Utilities department also stated that trucks will collect as much as possible depending on weather and road conditions. Saturday's collection will only include trash and not recycling.

To ensure efficient trash collection and snow removal, residents are reminded to follow the guidelines for roll cart placement during winter weather, which can be found on CoMo.gov.

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In terms of public health, Austin Krohn from the City's Public Health department stated that several warming centers and shelters will be open regardless of weather conditions. However, due to changing conditions, it is recommended to check with the location before going. Animal Control response times may also be impacted by road conditions, so residents are advised to hold onto loose dogs until Animal Control can arrive if it is safe to do so.

The City of Columbia is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents during this winter weather event. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the City's social media accounts and CoMo.gov for any updates or changes.

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