National Weather ServiceMissouriCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 30 cold weather advisories for Missouri in 2025 and 17 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 15, 7% above the average of 14 for those months in 2008-2025. Scotland was covered most often (69 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Missouri get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 15 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2008 | 21 |
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 69 | 13 | January 26, 2026 |
| Clark | 68 | 13 | January 26, 2026 |
| Schuyler | 67 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Putnam | 67 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Worth | 66 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Nodaway | 65 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Harrison | 65 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Adair | 65 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Sullivan | 64 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Mercer | 64 | 8 | January 26, 2026 |
| Lewis | 63 | 11 | January 26, 2026 |
| Knox | 63 | 11 | January 26, 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 Missouri.