National Weather ServiceMichiganFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Branch was covered most often (14 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Michigan get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Michigan. 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 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch | 14 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| St. Joseph | 14 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| Cass | 13 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| Hillsdale | 13 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| Berrien | 12 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| Eaton | 11 | 0 | January 16, 2017 |
| Ingham | 11 | 0 | January 16, 2017 |
| Barry | 10 | 0 | January 16, 2017 |
| Bay | 10 | 0 | January 12, 2017 |
| Clare | 10 | 0 | November 22, 2014 |
| Clinton | 10 | 0 | January 16, 2017 |
| Jackson | 10 | 0 | January 12, 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 Michigan.