National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 11 frost advisories for North Dakota in 2025 and 11 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, in line with the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. Mountrail was covered most often (73 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does North Dakota get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountrail | 73 | 11 | May 16, 2026 |
| Burke | 72 | 11 | May 16, 2026 |
| Divide | 70 | 10 | May 16, 2026 |
| Oliver | 70 | 11 | May 20, 2026 |
| Williams | 70 | 10 | May 16, 2026 |
| Mercer | 69 | 10 | May 20, 2026 |
| Dunn | 67 | 8 | May 9, 2026 |
| Hettinger | 67 | 10 | May 20, 2026 |
| Adams | 65 | 10 | May 20, 2026 |
| Cavalier | 65 | 12 | October 2, 2026 |
| Morton | 65 | 9 | September 7, 2025 |
| Stark | 65 | 8 | September 7, 2025 |
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 North Dakota.