National Weather ServiceMissouriWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 42 winter weather advisories for Missouri in 2025 and 51 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 27th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 71% below the average of 38 for those months in 2008-2025. Dallas was covered most often (156 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Missouri get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2019 | 94 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 156 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Laclede | 156 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Pulaski | 155 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Webster | 155 | 17 | December 1, 2025 |
| Greene | 153 | 15 | December 1, 2025 |
| Polk | 153 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Camden | 150 | 14 | December 1, 2025 |
| Lawrence | 150 | 15 | December 1, 2025 |
| Phelps | 150 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Dade | 148 | 14 | December 1, 2025 |
| Miller | 148 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Maries | 147 | 12 | December 1, 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 Missouri.