Weather Advisory

Athens Co WINTER STORM WATCH from 7AM, Sat, 1/24/2026, until 7AM, Mon, 1/26/2026, Heavy snow expected, accumulations of 6 and 12 inches possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County that is in effect from 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.

WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Locally higher amounts are possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. This includes Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.

IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 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 Twitter and Facebook pages.

Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 9PM, Mon, 1/19/2026, until 12PM, Tue, 1/20/2026, wind chills as low as 10 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN…From 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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

Athens Co Winter Weather Advisory from 7PM, Fri, 01/16/2026, until 8AM, Sat, 01/17/2026, 1 to 3 inches of snow possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 1 and 3 inches.

WHERE – A portion of southeast Ohio, including Athens County.

WHEN – From 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

IMPACTS – Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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

Athens Co WIND ADVISORY, Mon, 12/29/2025, 1AM until 7PM, winds 15 to 20 mph, gusts up to 50 mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from Monday, December 29, 2025, from 1:00 AM until 7:00 PM, winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHAT…West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN… in effect Monday, December 29, 2025, from 1:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result.

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

Athens Co WINTER STORM WARNING in effect 1PM, Sat, 12/13/2025, until 1PM, Sun, 12/14/2025, heavy snow 3 to 6 inches expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for Athens County, in effect from 1:00PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, until 1:00PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025.

WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN…From 1:00PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, until 1:00PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, 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.

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

Athens Co WINTER STORM WATCH from 12PM, Sat, 12/13/2025, until 1PM, Sun, 12/14/2025, heavy snow accumulation, 4 to 6 inches possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County in effect from 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, until 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025.

WHAT… Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN…From 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 13, 2025, until 1:00 PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025.

IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

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 Twitter and Facebook pages.

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect 11PM, Mon, 12/1/2025, until 1PM, Tue, 12/2/2025, Slow down, use caution while traveling

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 11:00PM, Monday, December 1, 2025, until 1:00PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN – From 11PM, Monday, 12/1/2025, until 1PM, Tuesday, 12/2/2025.

IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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

Athens County WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6AM until 10AM, Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00AM until 10:00AM.

WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and northern and western West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN…Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 6:00AM until 10:00AM.

IMPACTS…Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A brief period of freezing rain is expected prior to switching over to all rain. Areas typically subject to cold air drainage are expected to experience the longest duration of freezing rain.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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