National Weather ServiceConnecticutFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Connecticut
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Connecticut in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Fairfield was covered most often (21 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Connecticut get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Connecticut. 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 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Fairfield | 21 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Northern Middlesex | 21 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Northern New Haven | 19 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Northern Litchfield | 18 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Northern New London | 16 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Southern Litchfield | 16 | 0 | December 26, 2016 |
| Hartford | 15 | 0 | December 26, 2016 |
| Southern Fairfield | 11 | 0 | March 14, 2015 |
| Southern New Haven | 10 | 0 | March 14, 2015 |
| Tolland | 10 | 0 | December 18, 2016 |
| Southern Middlesex | 9 | 0 | March 14, 2015 |
| Windham | 9 | 0 | December 29, 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 Connecticut.