National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for West Virginia in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Mineral was covered most often (27 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does West Virginia get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of West Virginia. 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 | 23 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Mineral | 27 | 0 | March 24, 2017 |
| Western Grant | 24 | 0 | January 14, 2017 |
| Pocahontas | 23 | 0 | January 8, 2016 |
| Eastern Mineral | 21 | 0 | March 24, 2017 |
| Western Pendleton | 21 | 0 | January 14, 2017 |
| Hampshire | 20 | 0 | March 24, 2017 |
| Morgan | 19 | 0 | March 24, 2017 |
| Randolph | 19 | 0 | January 8, 2016 |
| Eastern Grant | 18 | 0 | January 14, 2017 |
| Hardy | 18 | 0 | January 14, 2017 |
| Berkeley | 17 | 0 | March 24, 2017 |
| Preston | 16 | 0 | January 14, 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 West Virginia.