National Weather ServiceNew MexicoCold Weather AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Cold Weather Advisories in New Mexico
The National Weather Service issued 28 cold weather advisories for New Mexico in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 29th most of any state. 2026 through September: 10, 246% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Lea County was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many cold weather advisories does New Mexico get?
Every cold weather advisory that covered part of New Mexico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 10 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lea County | 19 | 11 | January 27, 2026 |
| Far Northeast Highlands | 16 | 10 | January 26, 2026 |
| Central Lea County | 16 | 10 | January 27, 2026 |
| Eddy County Plains | 14 | 9 | January 27, 2026 |
| Upper Rio Grande Valley | 13 | 9 | January 26, 2026 |
| Southern Lea County | 13 | 9 | January 27, 2026 |
| Otero Mesa | 13 | 10 | January 27, 2026 |
| Central Highlands | 13 | 10 | January 27, 2026 |
| Estancia Valley | 12 | 9 | January 27, 2026 |
| Union County | 11 | 7 | January 26, 2026 |
| Northeast Highlands | 11 | 6 | January 26, 2026 |
| Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County | 11 | 7 | January 27, 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 New Mexico.