ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2PM SUN 1/16/22 TO 1PM MON 1/17/22, HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED, TRAVEL DIFFICULT

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County from 2:00PM, Sunday, January 16, 2022, until 1:00PM, Monday, January 17, 2022.

  • WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
  • WHERE…Perry, Morgan, Athens, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.
  • WHEN…From 2:00PM, Sunday, January 16, 2022, until 1:00PM, Monday, January 17, 2022.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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