North Carolina cold weather advisories
There are no cold weather advisories in North Carolina right now. The last one was issued on February 9, 2026.
Very cold temperatures or wind chills could cause frostbite with prolonged exposure.
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Active cold weather advisories in North Carolina
None right now. Other active alerts in North Carolina: 6 (see the North Carolina alerts page).
Cold Weather Advisories in North Carolina by year
North Carolina averaged 13.5 cold weather advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 41 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on February 9, 2026.
Counties with the most cold weather advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Avery County | 34 |
| Watauga County | 33 |
| Ashe County | 33 |
| Mitchell County | 32 |
| Yancey County | 32 |
| Jackson County | 30 |
| Madison County | 30 |
| Haywood County | 29 |
| Swain County | 29 |
| Alleghany County | 29 |
What a cold weather advisory means
A cold weather advisory (formerly the wind chill advisory) warns of cold that is hazardous if you are outside without proper clothing for long periods.
More about cold weather advisories and the national map →
What to do
- Dress in layers and cover your head, hands and face.
- Bring pets indoors.
More North Carolina alerts
- Tornado Warnings
- Tornado Watches
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
- Flash Flood Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Flood Watches
- Winter Storm Warnings
- Winter Storm Watches
- Winter Weather Advisories
- Freeze Warnings
- Frost Advisories
- Heat Advisories
- Extreme Heat Warnings
- High Wind Warnings
- Wind Advisories
- Red Flag Warnings
- Dense Fog Advisories
- Tropical Storm Warnings
- All North Carolina alerts