Athens Co EXTREME COLD WARNING from 7PM, Mon, 1/26/2026, until 12PM, Tue, 1/27/2026, dangerous wind chills as low as 17 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WARNING for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. Including Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills

inside.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

1/26/2026, 11:00AM – Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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1/26/2026, 11:00AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY.  Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!

Nelsonville Judiciary Committee meeting Tue, 1/27/2026, at 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the scope of the Ad Hoc Rental Fee Committee.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Mon, 1/26/2026 regular meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for Tue, 1/27/2026, at 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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CANCELLATION

The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, has been canceled due to the severe winter weather.

Athens County is currently under a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.

RESCHEDULED

The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City offices closed Mon, 1/26/2026, due to LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE!

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The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to the severe winter weather.

Athens County is currently under a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency. All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.

What you can do to help

  • Move parked cars from the street
  • Stay home and stay safe.
  • Be patient as Nelsonville city crews clear the snow
  • Remove snow and ice from your sidewalk and check on neighbors.
  • In the event of any power outages, go to: https://www.aepohio.com/outages/report/ to report the outage right away.
  • DO NOT call 9-1-1 to ask about road and weather conditions. Only use 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the current weather emergency.

1/25/2026, 8:30AM – Athens Co LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads closed, no driving unless absolutely necessary or emergency exists!

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1/25/2026, 8:30AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY.  All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.

1/25/202, 1:50AM – Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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1/25/202, 1:50AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY.  Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!

City of Nelsonville proactively declares a state of emergency due to expected damaging and dangerous conditions from Winter Storm Fern

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Following the example of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the City of Nelsonville has issued a proclamation today proactively declaring a state of emergency for the city due to the damaging and dangerous conditions Winter Storm Fern is expected to bring to Ohio.

According to the National Weather Service, the storm could drop up to 12 inches of snow in parts of the state this weekend. Frigid temperatures are also expected before, during, and after the storm.

This proactive declaration will allow city departments to mobilize resources, expedite equipment purchasing, and support local needs to manage dangerous conditions caused by Winter Storm Fern. 

The City of Nelsonville continues to encourage everyone to stay home this weekend unless it is necessary to be out. “Stay Home, Stay Safe”, The storm may make roads treacherous and if you crash, first responders may be delayed by the storm in responding to your emergency.

2026 Nelsonville Emergency Proclamation Winter Storm Fern 01242026 SIGNEDDownload

Please do not park on Nelsonville streets during winter storm if possible, thank you!

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The Nelsonville Utility Department is asking for the help of residents with the upcoming winter storm. If possible, please remove vehicles from the streets for at least the next Forty-Eight (48) Hours. A large snowfall can constitute a serious public hazard, impairing transportation, medical care, fire, health and police protection. Not parking on the street assists city plow drivers in snow plowing, salting, and reducing traffic congestion during hazardous conditions predicted during the winter storm. The city acknowledges the fact that some citizens do not have a driveway or an alternative place to park. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.