National Weather ServiceMassachusettsFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Massachusetts
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Massachusetts in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Franklin was covered most often (25 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Massachusetts get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Massachusetts. 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 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Franklin | 25 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Eastern Franklin | 24 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Western Hampshire | 23 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Eastern Hampshire | 21 | 0 | January 18, 2017 |
| Northern Berkshire | 21 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Northern Worcester | 21 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Northwest Middlesex County | 21 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Western Hampden | 20 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Eastern Hampden | 19 | 0 | December 26, 2016 |
| Southern Berkshire | 19 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Southern Worcester | 16 | 0 | March 27, 2017 |
| Central Middlesex County | 13 | 0 | January 18, 2017 |
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 Massachusetts.