National Weather ServiceMontanaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Montana
The National Weather Service issued 53 cold weather advisories for Montana in 2025 and 34 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 51% below the average of 24 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Valley was covered most often (255 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Montana get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Montana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 37 |
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 Montana 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 Montana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley | 255 | 33 | February 19, 2026 |
| Daniels | 250 | 32 | February 19, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 245 | 34 | February 22, 2026 |
| Central and Southern Valley | 233 | 25 | January 22, 2026 |
| Western Roosevelt | 232 | 27 | January 25, 2026 |
| Eastern Roosevelt | 224 | 26 | January 25, 2026 |
| Northern Phillips | 207 | 24 | February 19, 2026 |
| Richland | 181 | 19 | January 22, 2026 |
| Central and Southeast Phillips | 170 | 18 | February 18, 2026 |
| McCone | 164 | 16 | January 22, 2026 |
| Dawson | 163 | 16 | January 22, 2026 |
| Wibaux | 158 | 16 | January 22, 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 Montana.