National Weather ServiceAlaskaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 192 winter weather advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 188 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 154, 35% above the average of 114 for those months in 2008-2025. Western Arctic Coast was covered most often (304 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Alaska get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 155 |
| 2025 | 192 |
| 2024 | 262 |
| 2023 | 248 |
| 2022 | 204 |
| 2021 | 278 |
| 2020 | 239 |
| 2019 | 236 |
| 2018 | 208 |
| 2017 | 195 |
| 2016 | 121 |
| 2015 | 154 |
| 2014 | 133 |
| 2013 | 205 |
| 2012 | 131 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2010 | 136 |
| 2009 | 154 |
| 2008 | 116 |
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 Alaska 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 Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Arctic Coast | 304 | 80 | July 1, 2026 |
| Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast | 293 | 77 | June 29, 2026 |
| Central Beaufort Sea Coast | 285 | 66 | May 13, 2026 |
| Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands | 242 | 15 | April 22, 2023 |
| Central Interior | 225 | 30 | April 21, 2026 |
| St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast | 225 | 15 | May 3, 2023 |
| Upper Koyukuk Valley | 225 | 23 | January 16, 2026 |
| Northern Arctic Coast | 209 | 50 | July 1, 2026 |
| Yukon Delta | 197 | 10 | April 11, 2023 |
| Lower Yukon Valley | 192 | 12 | April 11, 2023 |
| Northeastern Brooks Range | 191 | 10 | April 22, 2023 |
| Southeastern Brooks Range | 191 | 8 | April 22, 2023 |
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 winter weather advisory?
A winter weather advisory covers snow, sleet or freezing rain that will be a nuisance and can make roads slippery, below warning amounts. 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 Alaska.