National Weather ServiceOregonFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 10 freeze watches for Oregon in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 75% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. South Central Oregon Coast was covered most often (87 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Oregon get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 7 |
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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Oregon Coast | 87 | 14 | February 20, 2026 |
| Klamath Basin | 67 | 7 | September 7, 2026 |
| Eastern Curry County and Josephine County | 64 | 9 | April 17, 2026 |
| Jackson County | 63 | 7 | April 3, 2026 |
| Central and Eastern Lake County | 53 | 7 | September 7, 2026 |
| Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County | 52 | 6 | September 7, 2026 |
| Curry County Coast | 43 | 6 | February 20, 2026 |
| Central Douglas County | 39 | 3 | October 29, 2023 |
| Oregon Lower Treasure Valley | 12 | 4 | April 25, 2026 |
| Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 9 | 6 | April 16, 2026 |
| Upper Hood River Valley | 7 | 7 | April 17, 2026 |
| Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon | 6 | 3 | April 22, 2025 |
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 watch?
A freeze watch means temperatures at or below 32°F are possible during the growing season. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze watches issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Oregon.