National Weather ServiceNevadaFreezing Fog AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Fog Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 4 freezing fog advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 58% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake was covered most often (42 times since 2008).
How many freezing fog advisories does Nevada get?
Every freezing fog advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 42 | 9 | November 20, 2025 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 25 | 7 | November 20, 2025 |
| Southeastern Elko County | 19 | 2 | January 26, 2023 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 17 | 2 | February 13, 2026 |
| Northern Washoe County | 17 | 8 | December 7, 2024 |
| South Central Elko County | 16 | 2 | February 13, 2026 |
| Southwest Elko County | 16 | 3 | February 13, 2026 |
| Humboldt County | 14 | 2 | November 22, 2025 |
| Northern Elko County | 14 | 2 | February 13, 2026 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 10 | 0 | January 30, 2021 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 8 | 0 | November 22, 2019 |
| Southwest and South Central Elko County | 8 | 0 | December 24, 2010 |
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 freezing fog advisory?
A freezing fog advisory means fog will freeze on roads, bridges and other surfaces, making them slippery while it cuts visibility. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.