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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 Fog/Mist

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 25 Jan 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens OH

Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:04am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 25, 03:04am until January 26, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 2pm and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Northeast 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: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 2pm and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Northeast 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 before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
Athens OH
 39.32°N 82.1°W (Elev. 741 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 am EST Jan 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 25, 2026-6pm EST Jan 31, 2026
 
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