National Weather ServiceNebraskaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 18 frost advisories for Nebraska in 2025 and 18 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 17, 78% above the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Dundy was covered most often (68 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Nebraska get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 17 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundy | 68 | 9 | May 19, 2026 |
| Hitchcock | 66 | 9 | May 19, 2026 |
| Red Willow | 61 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Valley | 53 | 12 | May 20, 2026 |
| Sherman | 52 | 12 | May 20, 2026 |
| Greeley | 51 | 12 | May 20, 2026 |
| Adams | 50 | 11 | May 2, 2026 |
| Nance | 50 | 12 | May 20, 2026 |
| Furnas | 49 | 11 | May 7, 2026 |
| Clay | 48 | 11 | May 2, 2026 |
| Kearney | 48 | 12 | May 7, 2026 |
| Nuckolls | 48 | 10 | May 2, 2026 |
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 frost advisory?
A frost advisory means frost is expected on clear, calm nights during the growing season, with temperatures a few degrees above freezing. 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 Nebraska.