National Weather ServiceOhioCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 13 cold weather advisories for Ohio in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 38, 247% above the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Logan was covered most often (69 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Ohio get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 38 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 17 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 69 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Hardin | 69 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Shelby | 68 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Auglaize | 68 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Mercer | 67 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Darke | 66 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Union | 65 | 12 | February 7, 2026 |
| Miami | 65 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Champaign | 65 | 12 | February 7, 2026 |
| Delaware | 62 | 12 | February 7, 2026 |
| Preble | 60 | 14 | February 7, 2026 |
| Clark | 60 | 12 | 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 Ohio.