National Weather ServiceWisconsinFreezing Rain AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Freezing Rain Advisories in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued 0 freezing rain advisories for Wisconsin in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Jackson was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many freezing rain advisories does Wisconsin get?
Every freezing rain advisory that covered part of Wisconsin. 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 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 19 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| La Crosse | 19 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Buffalo | 18 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Monroe | 18 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Trempealeau | 18 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Vernon | 18 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Juneau | 17 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Richland | 17 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Clark | 16 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Crawford | 16 | 0 | December 25, 2016 |
| Adams | 15 | 0 | February 7, 2017 |
| Taylor | 15 | 0 | February 7, 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 Wisconsin.