National Weather ServiceOklahomaWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Oklahoma
The National Weather Service issued 28 winter weather advisories for Oklahoma in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 86% below the average of 22 for those months in 2008-2025. Ellis was covered most often (125 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Oklahoma get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Oklahoma. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2008 | 37 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis | 125 | 19 | December 4, 2025 |
| Cimarron | 123 | 18 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ottawa | 121 | 16 | December 1, 2025 |
| Woodward | 121 | 18 | December 4, 2025 |
| Harper | 119 | 17 | January 9, 2026 |
| Delaware | 118 | 18 | December 1, 2025 |
| Craig | 116 | 14 | December 1, 2025 |
| Texas | 114 | 18 | January 23, 2026 |
| Canadian | 113 | 14 | December 4, 2025 |
| Beaver | 112 | 18 | January 9, 2026 |
| Logan | 112 | 13 | December 1, 2025 |
| Woods | 112 | 13 | February 12, 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 Oklahoma.