Weather Advisory

Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY: Roadways hazardous blowing, drifting snow, may also be very icy, only drive, if necessary, use extreme caution

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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.

ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2PM SUN 1/16/22 TO 1PM MON 1/17/22, HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED, TRAVEL DIFFICULT

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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.

ATHENS CO WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT 10AM, SUN, 1/16/22 THROUGH 10AM, MON, 1/17/22, HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE

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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.

Very Cold Temperatures Could Lead to Icy Spots Tonight, be prepared for potentially hazardous driving conditions

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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.

Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY: Roadways hazardous, blowing/drifting snow, very icy, travel only, if necessary, use extreme caution

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January 6, 2022, 5:20PM, 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 WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8AM, FRI, 1/7/22, 2 TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW, USE CAUTION TRAVELING

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County until 8:00AM, Friday, January 7, 2022.

  • WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches.
  • WHERE…Athens County.
  • WHEN…Until 8AM Friday.
  • IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wind chills tonight into Friday morning are likely to drop into the single digits above zero.

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.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SAT, 1/1/22, 12AM until SUN, 1/2/22, 1AM, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County from Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 12AM until Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 1AM.

  • WHAT – Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Forecast rainfall amounts of 1.5 to as much as 3 inches are possible, beginning late tonight through Saturday night.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 12AM until Sunday, January 2, 2022, at 1AM.
  • IMPACTS – Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.