National Weather ServiceVermontFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze warnings for Vermont in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 8% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Washington was covered most often (31 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Vermont get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | 6 | May 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Windham | 31 | 2 | October 10, 2025 |
| Lamoille | 30 | 6 | May 22, 2026 |
| Orange | 29 | 5 | May 22, 2026 |
| Bennington | 29 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Essex | 27 | 3 | May 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Chittenden | 24 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Eastern Franklin | 23 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Eastern Addison | 23 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Western Windham | 22 | 4 | May 12, 2026 |
| Western Addison | 21 | 3 | October 10, 2025 |
| Eastern Rutland | 21 | 4 | 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.
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 Vermont.