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.

• WHAT – Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, and northern and western West Virginia.
• WHEN – From 1PM Thursday to 1PM Friday.
• IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult. 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.

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.

12/20/2020, 5:45AM – 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.

12/17/2020, 8:00AM – 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.

12/16/202, 4:20PM – 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!

12/16/2020, 3:15PM – 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.