ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 12, 2018, 22:20 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY.  All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 12, 2018, 20:28 hours

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.

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 12, 2018, 19:15 hours

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.

Winter Storm Warning in effect for Athens County from 4PM, Friday, 1/12/18 until 10AM, Saturday, 1/13/18.

• WHAT – Heavy mixed precipitation expected, with a period of sleet and freezing rain this afternoon, before a transition to all snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected.
• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio.
• WHEN – From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM Saturday.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Winter weather advisory is in effect for Athens County from 4PM, Friday, 1/12/18 until 10AM, Saturday, 1/13/18.

• WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are expected.

• WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
• WHEN – From 4 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

Flood watch in effect for Athens County from 7PM, Thursday, 1/11/18 until 10AM, Friday, 1/12/18.

Excessive rain of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is possible. Flooding, Ice breakup and ice jam flooding possible over the watch area on streams, creeks and rivers.

Flooded roads and property along streams creeks and rivers throughout the watch area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

 

ATHENS COUNTY SNOW EMERGENCY CANCELED
January 10, 2018, 07:25 hours

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.

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 9, 2018, 08:50 hours

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.

Slippery Road Conditions May Develop Throughout the Area Overnight! Temperatures will slowly fall through the 30s and into the 20s tonight. With moisture from earlier rain, and spotty drizzle overnight, icy spots may result in slippery roads and hazardous driving conditions. Drivers are urged to use caution on untreated roads, bridges and overpasses.

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
January 8, 2018, 05:40 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads are 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.