Cold Weather Advisory map: active cold weather advisories now

There are no cold weather advisories in effect right now. The most recent one in the NWS archive was issued on March 26, 2026 in California.

Very cold temperatures or wind chills could cause frostbite with prolonged exposure.

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Active cold weather advisories

None right now. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues a new cold weather advisory.

What is a cold weather advisory?

A cold weather advisory (formerly the wind chill advisory) warns of cold that is hazardous if you are outside without proper clothing for long periods.

What to do

Dress in layers and cover your head, hands and face.
Bring pets indoors.

How often cold weather advisories are issued

From 2016 through 2025 the National Weather Service issued an average of 441 cold weather advisories per year across the country, and 514 so far in 2026. Each count is one alert event, which can cover one or many counties.

Cold Weather Advisories issued per year, 2016–2025

Cold Weather Advisories by month of issue, 2016–2025 total

States with the most cold weather advisories

State	Average per year
Minnesota	64.9
Alaska	44.4
Montana	33.4
North Dakota	33.4
Wisconsin	33.4
Iowa	32.7
Nebraska	27.3
South Dakota	25.4
Texas	24.3
West Virginia	24.2
Kansas	21
Illinois	18
New York	17.1
Florida	15.8
Missouri	15.1