While it's been an especially cold winter, we've had very little snow in central Missouri. But, according to the weather gurus, that is about to change.
A new winter storm, gathering strength in the Southwest, is about to move eastward, pulling Gulf moisture up and over the entrenched cold air (currently 13 F in Columbia). We are expected to receive at least 6 inches of snow over the next two days while areas to our south are bracing for an ice storm. Compared to the ice, our snow will be a mild inconvenience and, for many of us, a welcome development.
Though it can be a nightmare for travelers, there's nothing like a good snowstorm to certify the winter season. And there is no better way to beautify the urban landscape, especially when followed by brilliant sunshine or a full moon. If it makes us slow down for a few days, all the better!
