National Weather ServiceNebraskaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 65 winter weather advisories for Nebraska in 2025 and 79 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 15th most of any state. 2026 through September: 28, 45% below the average of 51 for those months in 2008-2025. Wayne was covered most often (195 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Nebraska get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 28 |
| 2025 | 65 |
| 2024 | 58 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2019 | 122 |
| 2018 | 107 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2010 | 80 |
| 2009 | 93 |
| 2008 | 54 |
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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | 195 | 35 | March 6, 2026 |
| Pierce | 188 | 31 | March 6, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 188 | 30 | March 15, 2026 |
| Western Cherry | 183 | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Stanton | 180 | 29 | March 15, 2026 |
| Brown | 179 | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cedar | 179 | 34 | March 6, 2026 |
| Madison | 179 | 30 | March 15, 2026 |
| Cuming | 177 | 31 | April 7, 2026 |
| Rock | 177 | 31 | March 15, 2026 |
| Thurston | 176 | 29 | February 19, 2026 |
| Eastern Cherry | 175 | 31 | March 15, 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 Nebraska.