National Weather ServiceArkansasWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 21 winter weather advisories for Arkansas in 2025 and 28 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (131 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Arkansas get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 45 |
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 131 | 19 | December 1, 2025 |
| Carroll | 125 | 18 | December 1, 2025 |
| Madison | 121 | 16 | December 1, 2025 |
| Washington | 120 | 17 | December 4, 2025 |
| Baxter | 101 | 14 | December 1, 2025 |
| Izard | 99 | 11 | December 1, 2025 |
| Marion | 98 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Fulton | 97 | 12 | December 1, 2025 |
| Stone | 96 | 9 | December 1, 2025 |
| Sharp | 94 | 10 | December 1, 2025 |
| Newton | 90 | 0 | March 11, 2022 |
| Boone | 87 | 0 | March 11, 2022 |
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 Arkansas.