National Weather ServiceNew YorkFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for New York in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Orange was covered most often (27 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does New York get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of New York. 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 | 17 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 26 |
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 New York 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 New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 27 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Montgomery | 24 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Southern Fulton | 24 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Southern Herkimer | 24 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Northern Fulton | 23 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Northern Saratoga | 23 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Northern Warren | 22 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Southeast Warren | 22 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Delaware | 21 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Northern Oneida | 21 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Otsego | 21 | 0 | March 26, 2017 |
| Southern Oneida | 21 | 0 | March 26, 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 New York.