2/15/2021, 4:45 AM – 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 an ICE STORM WARNING for Athens County until 10:00AM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.

• WHAT – Significant icing. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to three tenths of an inch.
• WHERE – Athens, Washington, Jackson OH and Vinton Counties.
• WHEN – Until 10 AM Tuesday, 2/16/2021.
• IMPACTS – Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

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 WARNING for Athens County in effect from 1:00AM, Monday, 2/15/2021 until 10:00AM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.

• WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky.
• WHEN – From 1:00AM, Monday, 2/15/2021 until 10:00AM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.
• IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 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 from 1:00AM, Monday, 2/15/2021 until 1:00PM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.

• WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch possible.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
• WHEN – From 1:00AM, Monday, 2/15/2021 until 1:00PM, Tuesday, 2/16/2021.
• IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

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

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!