THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 12 MIDNIGHT 1/6 THROUGH 12 NOON TUESDAY 1/6.
HAZARD TYPES – SNOW.
SNOW ACCUMULATIONS – 3 TO 5 INCHES.
TIMING – LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, WITH THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT THROUGH DAWN.
IMPACTS – HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES. THE MORNING COMMUTE TUESDAY WILL BE IMPACTED.
WINDS – SOUTHWEST 5 MPH OR LESS.
TEMPERATURES – IN THE UPPER TEENS TO LOWER 20S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW, SLEET OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.
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