National Weather ServiceColoradoFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 26 freeze warnings for Colorado in 2025 and 26 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 30, 139% above the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin was covered most often (108 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Colorado get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 30 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2008 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin | 108 | 16 | May 7, 2026 |
| Grand Valley | 107 | 18 | April 18, 2026 |
| Four Corners/Upper Dolores River | 97 | 22 | May 7, 2026 |
| Debeque to Silt Corridor | 76 | 16 | May 7, 2026 |
| Central Yampa River Basin | 74 | 23 | May 22, 2026 |
| Animas River Basin | 69 | 25 | May 7, 2026 |
| Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft | 68 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| Central Colorado River Basin | 68 | 19 | May 7, 2026 |
| Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft | 67 | 8 | May 19, 2026 |
| Crowley County | 64 | 8 | May 7, 2026 |
| La Junta Vicinity/Otero County | 63 | 7 | May 7, 2026 |
| Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft | 62 | 7 | May 7, 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 freeze warning?
A freeze warning means temperatures at or below 32°F are expected during the growing season, enough to kill crops and sensitive plants. Since 2024-2025 it also covers the colder nights that had a hard freeze warning of their own. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.