National Weather ServiceNevadaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 3 frost advisories for Nevada in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 8% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. White Pine County was covered most often (44 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Nevada get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine County | 44 | 7 | June 28, 2026 |
| Northern Elko County | 42 | 10 | June 28, 2026 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 41 | 6 | June 28, 2026 |
| Southwest Elko County | 37 | 6 | June 28, 2026 |
| South Central Elko County | 36 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 31 | 7 | June 29, 2026 |
| Humboldt County | 30 | 5 | June 22, 2025 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 22 | 4 | June 23, 2025 |
| Northeastern Nye County | 17 | 4 | August 25, 2024 |
| Northwestern Nye County | 17 | 3 | June 22, 2025 |
| Southeastern Elko County | 4 | 0 | June 14, 2022 |
| Southwest and South Central Elko County | 4 | 0 | September 3, 2011 |
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 Nevada.