National Weather ServiceMontanaFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Montana
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Montana in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Central and Southern Valley was covered most often (33 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Montana get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Montana. 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 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 Montana 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 Montana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central and Southern Valley | 33 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Eastern Roosevelt | 33 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Daniels | 32 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Sheridan | 32 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Western Roosevelt | 32 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Northern Valley | 30 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Richland | 27 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| McCone | 26 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Dawson | 22 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Northern Phillips | 22 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Wibaux | 21 | 0 | March 15, 2017 |
| Central and Southeast Phillips | 19 | 0 | February 16, 2016 |
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 Montana.