National Weather ServicePennsylvaniaFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Pennsylvania in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Monroe was covered most often (31 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Pennsylvania get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Pennsylvania. 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 | 14 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 31 | 0 | March 31, 2017 |
| Carbon | 30 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Cameron | 29 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Elk | 25 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Potter | 25 | 0 | February 12, 2017 |
| Clearfield | 24 | 0 | January 20, 2017 |
| Northern Centre | 24 | 0 | January 20, 2017 |
| Northern Clinton | 24 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| McKean | 23 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Northampton | 23 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Northern Lycoming | 23 | 0 | February 12, 2017 |
| Sullivan | 23 | 0 | February 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 Pennsylvania.