North Carolina winter weather advisories
There are no winter weather advisories in North Carolina right now. The last one was issued on March 16, 2026.
Snow, sleet or freezing rain will make roads slippery and cause travel delays, but stay below warning levels.
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Active winter weather advisories in North Carolina
None right now. Other active alerts in North Carolina: 6 (see the North Carolina alerts page).
Winter Weather Advisories in North Carolina by year
North Carolina averaged 38.7 winter weather advisories per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 24 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on March 16, 2026.
Counties with the most winter weather advisories
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| Avery County | 106 |
| Watauga County | 103 |
| Mitchell County | 101 |
| Ashe County | 101 |
| Yancey County | 100 |
| Haywood County | 82 |
| Madison County | 82 |
| Swain County | 79 |
| Graham County | 70 |
| Jackson County | 66 |
What a winter weather advisory means
A winter weather advisory is issued for winter precipitation that is expected to cause significant inconvenience: slick roads, slower commutes and possible school delays. Totals stay below the local winter storm warning criteria, but even light freezing rain or a thin coat of snow can cause many crashes.
More about winter weather advisories and the national map →
What to do
- Leave extra time and slow down on bridges and overpasses.
- Keep a scraper, blanket and phone charger in your car.
More North Carolina alerts
- Tornado Warnings
- Tornado Watches
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
- Flash Flood Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Flood Watches
- Winter Storm Warnings
- Winter Storm Watches
- Cold 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