National Weather ServiceTennesseeWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Tennessee
The National Weather Service issued 25 winter weather advisories for Tennessee in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 38th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 49% below the average of 24 for those months in 2008-2025. Johnson was covered most often (167 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Tennessee get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Tennessee. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2008 | 34 |
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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 167 | 29 | March 16, 2026 |
| Southeast Carter | 165 | 30 | March 16, 2026 |
| Unicoi | 161 | 28 | March 16, 2026 |
| Blount Smoky Mountains | 160 | 25 | March 16, 2026 |
| Sevier Smoky Mountains | 160 | 25 | March 16, 2026 |
| Cocke Smoky Mountains | 159 | 25 | March 16, 2026 |
| Southeast Greene | 158 | 27 | March 16, 2026 |
| Fentress | 125 | 12 | March 16, 2026 |
| Cumberland | 124 | 13 | March 16, 2026 |
| Overton | 122 | 12 | March 16, 2026 |
| Putnam | 122 | 13 | March 16, 2026 |
| Pickett | 121 | 12 | March 16, 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 Tennessee.