National Weather ServiceAlabamaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 6 winter weather advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 8, 9% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Jackson was covered most often (61 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Alabama get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 | 61 | 8 | March 16, 2026 |
| Limestone | 58 | 9 | March 16, 2026 |
| Madison | 58 | 7 | March 16, 2026 |
| Marshall | 57 | 8 | March 16, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 55 | 7 | January 26, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 55 | 7 | March 16, 2026 |
| Morgan | 55 | 8 | March 16, 2026 |
| Cullman | 54 | 7 | March 16, 2026 |
| Colbert | 52 | 6 | January 26, 2026 |
| Franklin | 52 | 5 | January 26, 2026 |
| Cherokee | 48 | 4 | January 31, 2026 |
| Etowah | 47 | 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 weather advisory?
A winter weather advisory covers snow, sleet or freezing rain that will be a nuisance and can make roads slippery, below warning amounts. 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 Alabama.