National Weather ServiceColoradoBlizzard WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Blizzard Warnings in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 6 blizzard warnings for Colorado in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Kit Carson County was covered most often (28 times since 2008).
How many blizzard warnings does Colorado get?
Every blizzard warning that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
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 Colorado 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 Colorado?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson County | 28 | 5 | March 19, 2025 |
| Yuma County | 28 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County | 26 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Washington County | 26 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet | 23 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| Phillips County | 22 | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| Sedgwick County | 22 | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties | 21 | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| Logan County | 20 | 0 | December 13, 2022 |
| Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft | 20 | 4 | March 19, 2025 |
| Cheyenne County | 17 | 2 | January 8, 2024 |
| Morgan County | 15 | 0 | December 13, 2022 |
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 blizzard warning?
A blizzard warning means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or more with falling or blowing snow that cuts visibility below a quarter mile, for three hours or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.