National Weather ServiceKentuckyCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 25 cold weather advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 33rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 432% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Kenton was covered most often (28 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Kentucky get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 28 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Campbell | 28 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Boone | 28 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Trimble | 26 | 13 | February 1, 2026 |
| Pendleton | 26 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Owen | 26 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Oldham | 26 | 13 | February 1, 2026 |
| Henry | 26 | 14 | February 1, 2026 |
| Grant | 26 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Gallatin | 26 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Carroll | 26 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Bracken | 26 | 13 | February 7, 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 Kentucky.