National Weather ServiceVermontFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 18 frost advisories for Vermont in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 27th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 49% above the average of 9 for those months in 2008-2025. Lamoille was covered most often (72 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does Vermont get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2008 | 19 |
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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille | 72 | 16 | September 24, 2026 |
| Orange | 69 | 15 | September 24, 2026 |
| Western Windham | 68 | 11 | May 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 66 | 15 | September 24, 2026 |
| Western Franklin | 65 | 14 | September 24, 2026 |
| Bennington | 64 | 10 | May 22, 2026 |
| Eastern Windham | 64 | 10 | May 22, 2026 |
| Western Chittenden | 64 | 13 | September 24, 2026 |
| Western Addison | 63 | 13 | September 24, 2026 |
| Eastern Franklin | 60 | 11 | September 24, 2026 |
| Eastern Chittenden | 56 | 11 | September 24, 2026 |
| Eastern Addison | 51 | 10 | September 24, 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 Vermont.