National Weather ServiceGeorgiaWinter Storm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Watches in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 7 winter storm watches for Georgia in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 80% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Fannin was covered most often (23 times since 2008).
How many winter storm watches does Georgia get?
Every winter storm watch that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Georgia 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 Georgia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Lumpkin | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Rabun | 23 | 3 | January 30, 2026 |
| Towns | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Union | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| White | 23 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Dawson | 20 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Hall | 19 | 4 | January 31, 2026 |
| Murray | 19 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Pickens | 19 | 3 | January 31, 2026 |
| Forsyth | 18 | 4 | January 31, 2026 |
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 watch?
A winter storm watch means a significant winter storm is possible in the coming days. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Georgia.