National Weather ServiceOregonFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Oregon in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Upper Hood River Valley was covered most often (20 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Oregon get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Oregon. 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 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 |
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 Oregon 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 Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Hood River Valley | 20 | 0 | February 15, 2017 |
| Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 16 | 0 | December 15, 2017 |
| East Columbia River Gorge | 15 | 0 | February 16, 2017 |
| Greater Portland Metro Area | 14 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon | 13 | 0 | February 16, 2017 |
| Central Columbia River Gorge | 12 | 0 | February 15, 2017 |
| North Central Oregon | 12 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Central Willamette Valley | 11 | 0 | February 3, 2017 |
| Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon | 11 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Western Columbia River Gorge | 11 | 0 | January 9, 2017 |
| Central Oregon | 10 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Lower Columbia | 10 | 0 | January 17, 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 Oregon.