National Weather ServiceKansasCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 28 cold weather advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 29% below the average of 16 for those months in 2008-2025. Sherman was covered most often (77 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Kansas get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 16 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 77 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | 77 | 13 | January 23, 2026 |
| Thomas | 68 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Rawlins | 66 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Decatur | 66 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Wallace | 64 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Logan | 60 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Norton | 57 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 54 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Nemaha | 54 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Gove | 54 | 12 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ellis | 54 | 13 | January 31, 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 Kansas.