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.

Athens County WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 4AM Wednesday, 12/16/2020 until 4AM Thursday, 12/17/2020.

• WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia.
• WHEN – From 4AM Wednesday to 4AM Thursday.
• IMPACTS – Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 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.

12/2/2020, 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.

12/1/2020, 6:05PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY.  Roadways are hazardous with snow and ice conditions. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.