National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 45 winter weather advisories for North Dakota in 2025 and 46 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 24th most of any state. 2026 through September: 38, 33% above the average of 29 for those months in 2008-2025. Grand Forks was covered most often (261 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does North Dakota get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 38 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2008 | 44 |
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 261 | 63 | April 17, 2026 |
| Eastern Walsh County | 260 | 67 | April 17, 2026 |
| Traill | 260 | 58 | April 17, 2026 |
| Steele | 258 | 56 | April 17, 2026 |
| Western Walsh County | 252 | 62 | April 17, 2026 |
| Cass | 251 | 53 | April 2, 2026 |
| Griggs | 251 | 56 | April 17, 2026 |
| Pembina | 249 | 63 | April 17, 2026 |
| Richland | 247 | 50 | April 2, 2026 |
| Barnes | 246 | 53 | April 17, 2026 |
| Nelson | 246 | 58 | April 17, 2026 |
| Ramsey | 243 | 56 | April 17, 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 North Dakota.