National Weather ServiceKansasWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Kansas
The National Weather Service issued 60 winter weather advisories for Kansas in 2025 and 73 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 17th most of any state. 2026 through September: 20, 60% below the average of 50 for those months in 2008-2025. Ellsworth was covered most often (148 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Kansas get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Kansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 20 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2014 | 88 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 79 |
| 2010 | 76 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2008 | 70 |
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 148 | 15 | February 21, 2026 |
| Barton | 146 | 15 | February 21, 2026 |
| Marion | 146 | 17 | December 1, 2025 |
| McPherson | 146 | 17 | January 9, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 144 | 16 | February 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 144 | 18 | March 1, 2026 |
| Saline | 142 | 17 | February 21, 2026 |
| Pottawatomie | 141 | 16 | March 1, 2026 |
| Russell | 141 | 15 | February 21, 2026 |
| Sherman | 141 | 24 | January 23, 2026 |
| Wabaunsee | 141 | 18 | March 1, 2026 |
| Riley | 140 | 18 | March 1, 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 Kansas.