National Weather ServiceColoradoBlowing Dust AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Blowing Dust Advisories in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 8 blowing dust advisories for Colorado in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 38% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Cheyenne County was covered most often (23 times since 2008).
How many blowing dust advisories does Colorado get?
Every blowing dust advisory that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne County | 23 | 10 | May 18, 2025 |
| Kit Carson County | 23 | 9 | May 18, 2025 |
| Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County | 17 | 5 | March 18, 2025 |
| Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet | 17 | 4 | February 18, 2026 |
| La Junta Vicinity/Otero County | 16 | 4 | February 18, 2026 |
| Springfield Vicinity/Baca County | 16 | 4 | March 18, 2025 |
| Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County | 15 | 3 | March 18, 2025 |
| Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft | 15 | 2 | April 4, 2023 |
| Crowley County | 14 | 2 | February 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Kiowa County | 14 | 2 | March 18, 2025 |
| Eastern Las Animas County | 14 | 3 | March 18, 2025 |
| Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft | 14 | 1 | April 4, 2023 |
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 blowing dust advisory?
A blowing dust advisory means blowing dust will reduce visibility and make driving hazardous, below warning values. 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 Colorado.