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Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Area This Weekend

A major winter storm with significant snow and ice accumulation is expected Saturday through at least Sunday night. While uncertainty remains in exactly how much snow and ice will occur at any location, major disruptions to travel are expected and at least some power outages are likely to occur. Prepare now and stay up-to-date with forecasts as we head toward the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

OHIO U/ATHEN-ALBANY (KUNI)

Lat: 39.22°NLon: 82.23°WElev: 764ft.

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jan 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light west wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 11. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light west wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athens OH
 39.32°N 82.1°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
1:13 am EST Jan 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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