National Weather ServiceMinnesotaFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze warnings for Minnesota in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 32nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 63% above the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Cook/Northern Lake was covered most often (52 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Minnesota get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 9 |
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cook/Northern Lake | 52 | 10 | May 21, 2026 |
| Central St. Louis | 51 | 10 | October 2, 2026 |
| North St. Louis | 49 | 9 | October 2, 2026 |
| Koochiching | 41 | 8 | October 2, 2026 |
| South Beltrami | 38 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| Roseau | 38 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| North Beltrami | 38 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| North Itasca | 37 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| North Clearwater | 37 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| South Itasca | 36 | 6 | May 20, 2026 |
| East Polk | 36 | 7 | May 20, 2026 |
| East Marshall | 36 | 6 | May 20, 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 Minnesota in AreaZine's record
NWS DuluthWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Freeze Warning: Koochiching, North St. Louis and Central St. Louis, MN
In force until 9:00 a.m. CDT, October 2, 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 Minnesota.