National Weather ServicePennsylvaniaCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service issued 21 cold weather advisories for Pennsylvania in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 38, 227% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Jefferson was covered most often (55 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Pennsylvania get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Pennsylvania. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 38 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 55 | 11 | February 9, 2026 |
| Clarion | 55 | 11 | February 9, 2026 |
| Forest | 54 | 11 | February 9, 2026 |
| Cambria | 53 | 14 | February 9, 2026 |
| Somerset | 52 | 14 | February 9, 2026 |
| Elk | 52 | 12 | February 9, 2026 |
| Cameron | 52 | 12 | February 9, 2026 |
| Potter | 51 | 13 | February 9, 2026 |
| McKean | 51 | 13 | February 9, 2026 |
| Indiana | 51 | 11 | February 9, 2026 |
| Venango | 50 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Clearfield | 50 | 12 | February 9, 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 Pennsylvania.