Winter Storm Warning in effect for Athens County from 4PM, Friday, 1/12/18 until 10AM, Saturday, 1/13/18.

• WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation expected, with a period of sleet and freezing rain this afternoon, before a transition to all snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio.
• WHEN – From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM Saturday.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.