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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area this Weekend Followed by Very Cold Temperatures Next Week

A major winter storm brings snow and ice today through Monday, causing major travel disruptions and likely power outages. A period of heavy rain Sunday may also trigger nuisance flooding in southern WV and southwest VA. Extremely cold temperatures will then follow through next week. Please prepare for hazardous conditions and stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

OHIO U/ATHEN-ALBANY (KUNI)

Lat: 39.22°NLon: 82.23°WElev: 764ft.

Light Snow

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 24 Jan 11:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens OH

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 11:32pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 24, 11:32pm until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 4pm and 5pm, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet after 5pm. High near 29. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 11. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 4pm and 5pm, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet after 5pm. High near 29. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 11. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athens OH
 39.32°N 82.1°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
9:51 pm EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 31, 2026
 
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