UPDATE 01/18/2022 1:30PM: Main routes are clear, but county and township roads are still hazardous. Athens County will remain under a level two at this time. Please continue to use caution while traveling and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Level Two Snow Emergency: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be 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.

1/17/2022, 11:55 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!

As temperatures dip into the teens overnight through Tuesday morning 1/18/2022 across the region, patchy black ice will be possible where surfaces refreeze. Parking lots and sidewalks are also likely to have slick spots. Slow down and allow plenty of extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

1/17/2022, 6:05 AM – 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.

January 16, 2022, 6:55PM, 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.

January 16, 2022, 6:20PM, 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 from 2:00PM, Sunday, January 16, 2022, until 1:00PM, Monday, January 17, 2022.

• WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
• WHERE…Perry, Morgan, Athens, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.
• WHEN…From 2:00PM, Sunday, January 16, 2022, until 1:00PM, Monday, January 17, 2022.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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.

The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County in effect from Sunday, January 16, 10:00 AM until Monday, January 17, 10:00 AM.

• WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Snow may change over to freezing rain during the afternoon Sunday. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible with up to 10 inches for higher elevations.
• WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast and northern West Virginia.
• WHEN…From Sunday, January 16, 10:00 AM until Monday, January 17, 10:00 AM.
• IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Moderate to heavy snow will likely reduce visibilities at times. Along higher elevations, winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold air moving into the area will lower temperatures below freezing tonight, and into the teens by Monday morning. As a result, wet spots and puddles on roads will likely freeze creating icy patches.

Be prepared for potentially hazardous driving conditions overnight through the Monday morning commute. Be especially cautious when driving over bridges and overpasses.

January 7, 2022, 11:34AM, Athens County is now 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.