National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 12 freeze watches for West Virginia in 2025 and 12 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 16, 125% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Jefferson was covered most often (53 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does West Virginia get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 16 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 53 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Morgan | 51 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Berkeley | 50 | 9 | April 21, 2026 |
| Western Grant | 42 | 8 | May 12, 2026 |
| Western Mineral | 40 | 7 | May 12, 2026 |
| Tyler | 38 | 5 | May 3, 2026 |
| Ritchie | 38 | 5 | May 3, 2026 |
| Pleasants | 38 | 5 | May 3, 2026 |
| Western Pendleton | 37 | 8 | May 12, 2026 |
| Wood | 36 | 5 | May 3, 2026 |
| Wirt | 35 | 5 | May 3, 2026 |
| Jackson | 35 | 6 | May 3, 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 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 West Virginia.