National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFrost AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Frost Advisories in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 38 frost advisories for West Virginia in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 27, 122% above the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Wirt was covered most often (79 times since 2008).
How many frost advisories does West Virginia get?
Every frost advisory that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 27 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2008 | 13 |
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirt | 79 | 21 | May 8, 2026 |
| Wood | 79 | 20 | May 8, 2026 |
| Kanawha | 78 | 18 | May 8, 2026 |
| Ritchie | 78 | 20 | May 8, 2026 |
| Mason | 77 | 20 | May 8, 2026 |
| Roane | 77 | 22 | May 8, 2026 |
| Gilmer | 76 | 20 | May 8, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 75 | 20 | May 8, 2026 |
| Jackson | 75 | 21 | May 8, 2026 |
| Lewis | 75 | 16 | May 8, 2026 |
| Pleasants | 75 | 18 | May 8, 2026 |
| Putnam | 75 | 18 | May 8, 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 West Virginia.