National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 54 winter weather advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 49 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 24, 37% below the average of 38 for those months in 2008-2025. Avery was covered most often (250 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does North Carolina get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 24 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2008 | 39 |
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 | 250 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Mitchell | 247 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Yancey | 244 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Watauga | 223 | 34 | March 16, 2026 |
| Ashe | 222 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Madison | 222 | 19 | March 16, 2026 |
| Haywood | 218 | 15 | March 16, 2026 |
| Swain | 211 | 15 | March 16, 2026 |
| Graham | 197 | 13 | March 16, 2026 |
| Northern Jackson | 169 | 8 | December 5, 2025 |
| Buncombe | 167 | 16 | January 26, 2026 |
| Alleghany | 145 | 16 | January 26, 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 North Carolina.