2/12/2021, 12:00PM – 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.

2/11/2021, 10:30 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.

2/10/2021, 5:30 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!

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Athens County from 12 noon, Wednesday 2/10/2021 until 7:00 AM Friday, 2/12/2021.

• WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
• WHERE – In Ohio, Athens, Washington and Meigs Counties. In West Virginia, Wood and Pleasants Counties.
• WHEN – From noon today to 7 AM  Friday.
• IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Periods of wintry precipitation are expected over the next couple of days. This will result in hazardous travel conditions are times.

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.

2/9/2021, 12:20 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.

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!

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.

2/8/2021, 10:30 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 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.

2/7/2021, 1:40PM – 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.