National Weather ServiceWisconsinCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued 37 cold weather advisories for Wisconsin in 2025 and 36 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 46% below the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Douglas was covered most often (149 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Wisconsin get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Wisconsin. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 41 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 149 | 17 | January 25, 2026 |
| Burnett | 137 | 15 | January 25, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 134 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Oneida | 133 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Langlade | 133 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Washburn | 131 | 14 | January 25, 2026 |
| Vilas | 131 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Polk | 130 | 13 | January 26, 2026 |
| Forest | 129 | 16 | January 26, 2026 |
| Marathon | 128 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Bayfield | 128 | 14 | January 25, 2026 |
| Sawyer | 126 | 14 | January 25, 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 Wisconsin.