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Cold Weather Advisories in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 23 cold weather advisories for Indiana in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 33, 187% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Wayne was covered most often (62 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Indiana get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 33 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 22 |
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 Indiana 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 Indiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 62 | 15 | February 7, 2026 |
| Union | 60 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Fayette | 59 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Tippecanoe | 55 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Clinton | 55 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Carroll | 55 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Boone | 55 | 15 | February 1, 2026 |
| Warren | 54 | 13 | January 29, 2026 |
| Tipton | 54 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 54 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Howard | 54 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Fountain | 54 | 13 | January 29, 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 Indiana.