National Weather ServiceKentuckyWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Kentucky
The National Weather Service issued 60 winter weather advisories for Kentucky in 2025 and 47 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 29, 19% below the average of 36 for those months in 2008-2025. Letcher was covered most often (201 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Kentucky get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Kentucky. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 29 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2008 | 47 |
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letcher | 201 | 33 | March 16, 2026 |
| Harlan | 189 | 32 | March 16, 2026 |
| Pike | 189 | 31 | March 16, 2026 |
| Breathitt | 176 | 20 | February 6, 2026 |
| Magoffin | 176 | 20 | February 6, 2026 |
| Knott | 175 | 27 | March 16, 2026 |
| Johnson | 174 | 21 | February 6, 2026 |
| Floyd | 173 | 26 | March 16, 2026 |
| Wolfe | 172 | 20 | February 6, 2026 |
| Martin | 171 | 25 | March 16, 2026 |
| Morgan | 171 | 22 | February 6, 2026 |
| Rowan | 171 | 28 | March 2, 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 Kentucky.