The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County that is in effect from 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.
WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Locally higher amounts are possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. This includes Athens County.
WHEN…From 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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 Twitter and Facebook pages.
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