ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT 10AM, SUN, 1/16/22 THROUGH 10AM, MON, 1/17/22, HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County in effect from Sunday, January 16, 10:00 AM until Monday, January 17, 10:00 AM.

  • WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Snow may change over to freezing rain during the afternoon Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible with up to 10 inches for higher elevations.
  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast and northern West Virginia.
  • WHEN…From Sunday, January 16, 10:00 AM until Monday, January 17, 10:00 AM.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Moderate to heavy snow will likely reduce visibilities at times. Along higher elevations, winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.