National Weather ServiceAlaskaFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Anchorage was covered most often (49 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Alaska get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 20 |
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 Alaska 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 Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 49 | 0 | February 24, 2017 |
| Kuskokwim Delta | 36 | 0 | December 29, 2016 |
| Matanuska Valley | 30 | 0 | November 10, 2016 |
| Middle Tanana Valley | 29 | 0 | February 14, 2017 |
| Lower Kuskokwim Valley | 23 | 0 | December 29, 2016 |
| Bristol Bay | 22 | 0 | December 29, 2016 |
| Yukon Delta | 20 | 0 | February 21, 2015 |
| Lower Yukon Valley | 19 | 0 | October 25, 2015 |
| Haines Borough and Lynn Canal | 16 | 0 | February 21, 2016 |
| Susitna Valley | 16 | 0 | November 10, 2016 |
| Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island | 15 | 0 | February 25, 2017 |
| Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills | 14 | 0 | February 21, 2015 |
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 rain advisory?
A freezing rain advisory covered light freezing rain that glazes roads and walkways, below ice storm warning amounts. Since October 2017 the NWS issues a winter weather advisory for it. 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 Alaska.