A Columbia Public Works employee plows snow in front of city hall on March 11, 2022. The reception desk area is just past the front doors (file photo courtesy of John Ogan at Columbia Public Works)

Columbia sees 4.9 inches of snow; higher amounts of Harrisburg and Higbee

Brian Hauswirth March 11, 2022 Mid-Missouri News

A Columbia Public Works employee plows snow in front of city hall on March 11, 2022 (photo courtesy of John Ogan at Columbia Public Works)

Columbia received about five inches of snow Thursday evening and this (Friday) morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

NWS St. Louis meteorologist Jon Carney tells 939 the Eagle that 4.9 inches of snow fell at Columbia’s official observation station, much of it today.

The snow caused numerous traffic issues on I-70, especially last night, during overnight hours and this morning. Numerous tractor trailers jackknifed on I-70 in Columbia.

939 the Eagle listener Marie Miller-Bradshaw reports six to seven inches of snow in Harrisburg, while listener Kevin Wilhite reports seven inches in Sturgeon.

Listener Melissa Nichols reports six to eight inches of snow in Higbee, a small town in Randolph County. We’ve also heard from several Centralia listeners, who recorded eight inches of snow.

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Columbia sees 4.9 inches of snow; higher amounts of Harrisburg and Higbee

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