National Weather ServiceWisconsinWinter Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Weather Advisories in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued 106 winter weather advisories for Wisconsin in 2025 and 91 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 77, 31% above the average of 59 for those months in 2008-2025. Iron was covered most often (275 times since 2008).
How many winter weather advisories does Wisconsin get?
Every winter weather advisory that covered part of Wisconsin. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 77 |
| 2025 | 106 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2017 | 96 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2008 | 90 |
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 275 | 70 | April 4, 2026 |
| Bayfield | 245 | 58 | April 4, 2026 |
| Ashland | 243 | 53 | April 4, 2026 |
| Douglas | 240 | 59 | April 4, 2026 |
| Vilas | 237 | 51 | April 3, 2026 |
| Oneida | 222 | 44 | April 3, 2026 |
| Price | 221 | 52 | April 2, 2026 |
| Langlade | 216 | 43 | March 16, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 212 | 40 | March 16, 2026 |
| Door | 211 | 46 | April 2, 2026 |
| Shawano | 211 | 44 | March 16, 2026 |
| Brown | 209 | 47 | April 2, 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 Wisconsin.