The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch in effect from 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible.

* WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia.

* WHEN… 4:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The coldest period is most likely Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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

1/13/2025, 11:25 AM – The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled.  Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT – Temperatures today allowed for melting of some snow. Temperatures will quickly fall below freezing this evening, Sunday, January 12, 2025, allowing water from the melted snow to quickly freeze on untreated roadways or roadways that have not been recently treated.

Motorists should use extreme caution this evening and be prepared for patches of black ice.

1/10/2025, 7:30 PM – 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!

1/5/2025, 11:20 PM – 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.

1/5/2025, 5:17 PM – 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!

1/5/2025, 4:00 PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY.  Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County and surrounding areas from 7:00AM, Sunday, January 5, 2025, until 7:00PM, Monday, January 6, 2025.

WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch.

WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio including Athens County.

WHEN – From 7:00AM, Sunday, January 5, 2025, until 7:00PM, Monday, January 6, 2025.

IMPACTS – Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

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

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.

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens and surrounding Counties from 4:00AM Friday, January 3, 2025, until 10:00AM, Saturday, January 4, 2025.

WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

WHERE – Athens, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties.

WHEN – From 4:00AM Friday, January 3, 2025, until 10:00AM, Saturday, January 4, 2025.

IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of falling and injury.

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