1/17/2021, 10:30PM – 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.
Clearing skies has allowed temperatures to fall below freezing tonight, leading to the formation of black ice on area roadways, due to moisture from rain and snow earlier in the day. There have been reports of accidents, particularly in northern West Virginia. These conditions are likely occurring in spots elsewhere in the middle Ohio valley and central Appalachians as well.
Black ice is nearly impossible to see and roadways may appear wet.
In addition, snow showers tonight may bring a brief drop in visibility and a coating of snow, hiding the black ice even further and adding to the slippery conditions.
Be prepared for snow- or ice-covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Please use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 5:00AM until 10:00AM, Friday, 1/1/2021.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.
12/28/2020, 2:00PM – 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.
12/26/2020, 2:00PM – 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.
12/25/202, SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT: Melted snowfall and slush across many area roadways will quickly refreeze this evening and overnight. This will result in areas of slick and icy roadways for much of the area, especially on any untreated and secondary roads. In addition, periods of light snowfall this evening will reduce visibility at times making traveling even more treacherous.
The slick and icy areas will be hard to see, so exercise extreme caution if you must travel tonight. If traveling, slow down and allow extra driving distance between you and other vehicles.
12/24/2020, 6:35PM – 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!
12/24/2020, 6:00PM – 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 in effect from 1:00PM Thursday, 12/24/2020 until 1:00PM Friday, 12/25/2020.
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.
12/20/2020, 10:20AM – 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.
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