National Weather ServiceMichiganWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 149 winter weather advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 107 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 91, 33% above the average of 68 for those months in 2008-2025. Antrim was covered most often (335 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Michigan get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 91 |
| 2025 | 149 |
| 2024 | 93 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2022 | 131 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2018 | 129 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2013 | 119 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2011 | 89 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 107 |
| 2008 | 103 |
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 Michigan 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 Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim | 335 | 74 | April 4, 2026 |
| Otsego | 322 | 69 | April 4, 2026 |
| Charlevoix | 316 | 68 | April 4, 2026 |
| Kalkaska | 315 | 64 | April 4, 2026 |
| Emmet | 299 | 67 | April 4, 2026 |
| Alger | 297 | 70 | March 17, 2026 |
| Crawford | 292 | 60 | April 4, 2026 |
| Cheboygan | 291 | 65 | April 4, 2026 |
| Leelanau | 289 | 63 | April 2, 2026 |
| Mason | 287 | 61 | March 16, 2026 |
| Oceana | 286 | 61 | March 16, 2026 |
| Ontonagon | 284 | 69 | March 16, 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 Michigan.