National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Avery was covered most often (25 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does North Carolina get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | 25 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Burke Mountains | 23 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Caldwell Mountains | 22 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Mitchell | 19 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| McDowell Mountains | 17 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Yancey | 17 | 0 | January 27, 2016 |
| Transylvania | 15 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Buncombe | 14 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Haywood | 13 | 0 | January 27, 2016 |
| Alleghany | 12 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Ashe | 12 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
| Polk Mountains | 12 | 0 | December 17, 2016 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a freezing rain advisory?
A freezing rain advisory covered light freezing rain that glazes roads and walkways, below ice storm warning amounts. Since October 2017 the NWS issues a winter weather advisory for it. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Carolina.