National Weather ServiceWashingtonFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Washington
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Washington in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 7th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. South Washington Cascades was covered most often (14 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Washington get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Washington. 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 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 Washington 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 Washington?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Washington Cascades | 14 | 0 | January 19, 2017 |
| Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington | 13 | 0 | December 15, 2017 |
| Greater Vancouver Area | 13 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Yakima Valley | 13 | 0 | February 16, 2017 |
| Central Columbia River Gorge | 12 | 0 | February 15, 2017 |
| Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington | 12 | 0 | February 16, 2017 |
| Lower Columbia Basin of Washington | 12 | 0 | February 16, 2017 |
| Moses Lake Area | 12 | 0 | February 15, 2017 |
| Spokane Area | 11 | 0 | February 15, 2017 |
| Western Columbia River Gorge | 11 | 0 | January 9, 2017 |
| Lower Columbia and I - 5 Corridor in Cowlitz County | 10 | 0 | January 17, 2017 |
| Upper Columbia Basin | 10 | 0 | February 15, 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 Washington.