National Weather ServiceGeorgiaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Georgia
The National Weather Service issued 11 winter weather advisories for Georgia in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 47th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 16% above the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Towns was covered most often (91 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Georgia get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Georgia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns | 91 | 8 | March 19, 2026 |
| Union | 91 | 8 | March 19, 2026 |
| Fannin | 89 | 8 | March 19, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 87 | 9 | March 19, 2026 |
| Lumpkin | 87 | 9 | March 19, 2026 |
| White | 87 | 9 | March 19, 2026 |
| Rabun | 86 | 3 | January 26, 2026 |
| Murray | 79 | 7 | March 19, 2026 |
| Dawson | 78 | 8 | March 19, 2026 |
| Pickens | 74 | 7 | March 19, 2026 |
| Dade | 67 | 5 | March 19, 2026 |
| Walker | 67 | 5 | March 19, 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 Georgia.