National Weather ServiceLouisianaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 7 winter weather advisories for Louisiana in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 45th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 72% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Union was covered most often (37 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Louisiana get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 37 | 3 | February 19, 2025 |
| Claiborne | 36 | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| Bienville | 35 | 5 | February 19, 2025 |
| Jackson | 35 | 6 | February 19, 2025 |
| Ouachita | 34 | 4 | February 19, 2025 |
| Bossier | 32 | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| Caddo | 32 | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| Lincoln | 32 | 3 | February 19, 2025 |
| Red River | 32 | 3 | January 21, 2025 |
| West Carroll | 32 | 4 | February 19, 2025 |
| De Soto | 31 | 3 | January 21, 2025 |
| East Carroll | 31 | 3 | February 19, 2025 |
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 Louisiana.