National Weather ServiceMinnesotaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 60 cold weather advisories for Minnesota in 2025 and 68 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 26, 52% below the average of 55 for those months in 2008-2025. Kittson was covered most often (276 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Minnesota get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 26 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 126 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2019 | 88 |
| 2018 | 80 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2008 | 70 |
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson | 276 | 32 | January 31, 2026 |
| West Marshall | 272 | 31 | January 31, 2026 |
| Roseau | 269 | 33 | January 31, 2026 |
| East Marshall | 269 | 33 | January 31, 2026 |
| West Polk | 268 | 32 | January 31, 2026 |
| Pennington | 267 | 34 | January 31, 2026 |
| Red Lake | 265 | 34 | January 31, 2026 |
| East Polk | 260 | 33 | January 31, 2026 |
| Norman | 252 | 29 | January 31, 2026 |
| Koochiching | 249 | 30 | January 30, 2026 |
| Northern Cook/Northern Lake | 248 | 34 | January 30, 2026 |
| Mahnomen | 244 | 29 | 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 Minnesota.