National Weather ServiceAlabamaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 5 winter storm warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 45th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 67% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Jackson was covered most often (22 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Alabama get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
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 Alabama 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 Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 22 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Madison | 22 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Marshall | 22 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Morgan | 20 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Limestone | 19 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Cullman | 18 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Lawrence | 18 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Colbert | 17 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| De Kalb | 17 | 0 | March 5, 2015 |
| Lauderdale | 17 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Franklin | 15 | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| Cleburne | 14 | 1 | January 10, 2025 |
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 winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.