ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1AM, THU, 2/3/22 TO 7AM, FRI, 2/4/22, HEAVY MIXED PRECIPITATION EXPECTED

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County in effect from 1:00AM, Thursday, February 3, 2022, to 7:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.

  • WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to one half of an inch.
  • WHERE…Perry, Morgan, Athens and Vinton Counties.
  • WHEN…From 1:00AM, Thursday, February 3, 2022, to 7:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.
  • IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 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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