National Weather ServiceMichiganFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 26th most of any state. 2026 through September: 29, 109% above the average of 14 for those months in 2008-2025. Osceola was covered most often (92 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Michigan get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 29 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola | 92 | 16 | May 12, 2026 |
| Clare | 92 | 16 | May 12, 2026 |
| Lake | 90 | 14 | May 12, 2026 |
| Newaygo | 82 | 9 | May 11, 2026 |
| Mecosta | 81 | 11 | May 12, 2026 |
| Isabella | 76 | 10 | May 12, 2026 |
| Crawford | 76 | 16 | May 21, 2026 |
| Oscoda | 75 | 16 | May 21, 2026 |
| Otsego | 73 | 16 | May 21, 2026 |
| Kalkaska | 73 | 16 | May 21, 2026 |
| Montmorency | 72 | 16 | May 21, 2026 |
| Mason | 72 | 7 | May 12, 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.
The latest freeze warnings for Michigan in AreaZine's record
NWS MarquetteWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Freeze Warning: Baraga, Iron and Southern Houghton, MI
Expired 9:00 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a freeze warning?
A freeze warning means temperatures at or below 32°F are expected during the growing season, enough to kill crops and sensitive plants. Since 2024-2025 it also covers the colder nights that had a hard freeze warning of their own. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.