National Weather ServiceAlaskaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 27 cold weather advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 54 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 34, 18% below the average of 42 for those months in 2008-2025. Central Beaufort Sea Coast was covered most often (154 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Alaska get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 34 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2012 | 97 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2009 | 78 |
| 2008 | 90 |
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 Alaska 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 Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Beaufort Sea Coast | 154 | 23 | February 11, 2026 |
| Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast | 137 | 23 | February 11, 2026 |
| Chukchi Sea Coast | 126 | 2 | February 18, 2023 |
| Western Arctic Coast | 124 | 8 | February 27, 2026 |
| St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast | 98 | 2 | February 18, 2023 |
| Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula | 91 | 2 | February 15, 2023 |
| Kuskokwim Delta | 83 | 5 | January 29, 2025 |
| Northeastern Brooks Range | 80 | 1 | March 14, 2023 |
| Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway | 79 | 0 | January 31, 2022 |
| Northern Arctic Coast | 77 | 8 | February 11, 2026 |
| Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley | 65 | 2 | January 21, 2023 |
| Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills | 63 | 13 | February 25, 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 cold weather advisory?
A cold weather advisory means cold temperatures or wind chills that can be dangerous to people without shelter. It replaced the wind chill advisory in 2024-2025. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. AreaZine's counts include the wind chill advisories issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Alaska.