National Weather ServiceColoradoCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 14 cold weather advisories for Colorado in 2025 and 9 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 20th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 10% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Yuma County was covered most often (77 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does Colorado get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma County | 77 | 11 | January 23, 2026 |
| Kit Carson County | 76 | 11 | January 23, 2026 |
| Cheyenne County | 70 | 11 | January 23, 2026 |
| Washington County | 36 | 8 | January 23, 2026 |
| Sedgwick County | 36 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Phillips County | 36 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Logan County | 36 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Northeast Weld County | 30 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Morgan County | 29 | 7 | January 23, 2026 |
| Western Kiowa County | 28 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Eastern Kiowa County | 28 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County | 27 | 7 | January 23, 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 cold weather advisory?
A cold weather advisory means cold temperatures or wind chills that can be dangerous to people without shelter. It replaced the wind chill advisory in 2024-2025. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. AreaZine's counts include the wind chill advisories issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.