National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 8 winter weather advisories for District of Columbia in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 49th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 61% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (118 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does District of Columbia get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 118 | 14 | February 22, 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 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 District of Columbia.