The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County from 7:00AM, Sunday, January 5, 2025, through 7:00PM Monday, January 6, 2025.
WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible.
WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio which includes Athens County, and central and northern West Virginia.
WHEN – From 7:00AM, Sunday, January 5, 2025, through 7:00PM Monday, January 6, 2025.
IMPACTS – Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.
People should consider delaying all travel. If travel is necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cable, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
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