National Weather ServiceMinnesotaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Minnesota
The National Weather Service issued 127 winter weather advisories for Minnesota in 2025 and 111 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 88, 23% above the average of 72 for those months in 2008-2025. West Polk was covered most often (275 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Minnesota get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Minnesota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 88 |
| 2025 | 127 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2021 | 91 |
| 2020 | 97 |
| 2019 | 172 |
| 2018 | 132 |
| 2017 | 87 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2014 | 157 |
| 2013 | 134 |
| 2012 | 76 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2010 | 104 |
| 2009 | 93 |
| 2008 | 104 |
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Polk | 275 | 66 | April 17, 2026 |
| Southern Lake/North Shore | 273 | 58 | March 31, 2026 |
| Southern Cook/North Shore | 268 | 54 | March 31, 2026 |
| Northern Cook/Northern Lake | 265 | 53 | April 2, 2026 |
| West Marshall | 263 | 70 | April 17, 2026 |
| Clay | 254 | 58 | April 2, 2026 |
| Kittson | 253 | 65 | April 17, 2026 |
| Norman | 253 | 57 | April 2, 2026 |
| Carlton/South St. Louis | 250 | 58 | April 4, 2026 |
| Wilkin | 247 | 56 | April 2, 2026 |
| Central St. Louis | 246 | 50 | April 4, 2026 |
| Cottonwood | 240 | 41 | April 3, 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 Minnesota.