National Weather ServiceMichiganCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 11 cold weather advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 30th most of any state. 2026 through September: 27, 125% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Iron was covered most often (85 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Michigan get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 27 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 18 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 85 | 10 | January 25, 2026 |
| Gogebic | 84 | 13 | January 25, 2026 |
| Dickinson | 69 | 9 | January 25, 2026 |
| Baraga | 65 | 9 | January 25, 2026 |
| Southern Houghton | 62 | 8 | January 25, 2026 |
| Marquette | 60 | 9 | January 25, 2026 |
| Ontonagon | 59 | 8 | January 25, 2026 |
| Menominee | 58 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Delta | 55 | 8 | January 30, 2026 |
| Tuscola | 40 | 9 | February 7, 2026 |
| Southern Schoolcraft | 40 | 7 | January 30, 2026 |
| Sanilac | 40 | 9 | 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 Michigan.