Chance Gotsch

St. Louis

Meteorologist at KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Tracking evening severe storms with weekend severe storms/ flooding

5 days ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Tracking evening severe storms with weekend severe storms/ flooding TONIGHT: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued lasting through 10 PM tonight. Large hail 1"+ in diameter, winds up to 60 mph, and a low but non-zero chances remain possible tonight. Storms begin after 4 PM starting out as scattered cells before becoming more linear deeper into the overnight hours. The severe threat decrease after 10 PM with heavy showers remaining possible. Lows cool to the lower 50s.
Tracking increasing flooding potential through Easter weekend

6 days ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Tracking increasing flooding potential through Easter weekend Much of Mid-Missouri is currently underneath an aerial flood watch that's going to be in effect for portions of Boone County extending off to the southeast, mimicking I-70 as a dividing line. As we look into this upcoming weekend, we're going to see a dramatic shift in weather conditions. Saturday and Sunday will be seeing the most impactful rainfall.
Tracking Friday afternoon strong to severe storms

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Tracking Friday afternoon strong to severe storms TODAY: Thursday brings a wet start to a dry day. We'll have scattered showers and thunderstorms from 5-9 a.m. We will be dry by noon, with increasing sunshine through the rest of the day. The atmosphere will be quite stable by the evening, so storm development is unlikely. If we do see storms develop, though, they would likely become severe. High temperatures push to nearly 80 degrees this afternoon. South winds will help with this.
Best weather conditions to hunt turkeys in

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

If you're a hunter in Mid-Missouri, you're probably pretty fired up for this upcoming turkey season . All hunters know the weather can be either miserable or comfortable depending on the conditions, but that weather can also impact the actual turkey habits. I talked to multiple biologists and hunters to find out what weather you should be out in for the most success.
Tracking evening spotty storms before strong to severe chances Friday afternoon

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Wednesday is warmer, thanks to south winds. Winds will be from the southwest sustained at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20+. We'll have dry air as well, which will foster elevated fire risk. Do not burn today. A chance at showers will come along a warm front nudging into the region this afternoon. Wednesday's high is near 70. TONIGHT: As the warm front lifts north, it will bring chances for storms along and south of it.
Easter climatology

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Easter climatology When taking a look at the Columbia, Missouri climatology for Easter Sunday, the average high typically sits close to 63 degrees, and the average low a little bit closer to 42. Columbia will not be touching any of these records any time too soon. Typically we see a 42% chance of measurable precipitation. This year, the chances are looking even higher in Mid-Missouri. Thankfully, the region will not be seeing a chance of measurable snow, which typically sits at a 4%.
Track a cool evening before storm chances return Wednesday through the weekend

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Tuesday is sunny and breezy. Northwest winds will be sustained near 20 mph this afternoon, gusting to 30 mph at times. This and some dry air will promote dangerous fire conditions. TONIGHT: Skies will remain clear overnight. Temperatures fall to the low 40s and upper 30s. Winds shift from the south by sunrise. EXTENDED: South winds promote a warmer day on Wednesday, with highs expected near 70. Wednesday night through Thursday morning, a warm front will lift into the region.
Latest updates on drought ahead of the upcoming growing season

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Much of Mid-Missouri is getting prepared for the upcoming growing season, which actually starts off in mid-April. The main reasoning for this is going to be the date of the last freeze. Typically in Mid-Missouri, it's on average close to April 15th. Another important part of that growing season is going to be focused on drought. The latest drought monitor release came out Thursday morning. Mid-Missouri saw a little bit of severe drought pushed out of Monroe county.
Tracking a dry start to the week before late week showers and storms

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Monday will be mostly cloudy and mostly dry. Few showers are likely to be seen on radar today, and those that are seen will struggle to get any rain to the surface thanks to a bank of dry air near the surface. Still, this keeps us gray today. Highs max out in the mid-60s with a breeze from the northwest around 10-15 mph, gusting around 20-25 mph through the day. TONIGHT: We'll cool into the 40s overnight with continued northwest winds. Skies will clear.
Tracking a warmer weekend with plenty of sunshine

1 week ago | abc17news.com | Chance Gotsch

Tracking a warmer weekend with plenty of sunshine TONIGHT: Winds remain calm throughout the overnight hours switching from the north back out of the south. Lows cool to 40 degrees with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Saturday sees winds slowly increase to 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Highs increase near 70 degrees with mostly sunny skies. EXTENDED: Sunday sees highs into the lower 80s with wind gusts up to 30 mph out of the southwest. Skies become partly cloudy.