Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

2/9/2021, 5:45 AM – 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!

ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 7AM TUE, 2/9/21, HEAVY SNOW, TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES POSSIBLE

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County until 7:00AM, Tuesday, 2/9/2021.

  • WHAT – Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
  • WHERE – Perry, Morgan, Athens, Washington and Vinton Counties.
  • WHEN – Until 7 AM Tuesday, 2/9/2021.
  • IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

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

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FROM 8PM MON, 2/8/21 UNTIL 11AM TUE, 2/9/21, 1 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW EXPECTED

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for portions of Southeast Ohio including Athens County from 8:00 PM, Monday 2/8/2021 until 11:00 AM, Tuesday 2/9/2021.

  • WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio.
  • WHEN – From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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