National Weather ServiceIndianaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Indiana
The National Weather Service issued 70 winter weather advisories for Indiana in 2025 and 57 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 28, 33% below the average of 42 for those months in 2008-2025. Elkhart was covered most often (169 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Indiana get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Indiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 28 |
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2008 | 67 |
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 Indiana 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 Indiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 169 | 31 | March 16, 2026 |
| Porter | 148 | 26 | March 16, 2026 |
| Clark | 144 | 24 | March 2, 2026 |
| Lake | 143 | 28 | March 16, 2026 |
| St. Joseph | 142 | 0 | February 24, 2022 |
| Floyd | 141 | 22 | February 3, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 140 | 25 | March 2, 2026 |
| Wayne | 140 | 25 | March 2, 2026 |
| Lagrange | 139 | 22 | March 16, 2026 |
| Steuben | 138 | 21 | February 2, 2026 |
| Harrison | 136 | 21 | February 3, 2026 |
| Marshall | 135 | 19 | 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 Indiana.