National Weather ServiceUtahFreeze WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Warnings in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 15 freeze warnings for Utah in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 28, 276% above the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. Arches/Grand Flat was covered most often (80 times since 2008).
How many freeze warnings does Utah get?
Every freeze warning that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 28 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 Utah 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 Utah?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches/Grand Flat | 80 | 14 | April 18, 2026 |
| Southeast Utah | 60 | 13 | April 18, 2026 |
| Southwest Utah | 59 | 20 | May 19, 2026 |
| Eastern Uinta Basin | 52 | 15 | May 19, 2026 |
| Western Uinta Basin | 50 | 20 | May 19, 2026 |
| Cache Valley/Utah Portion | 49 | 6 | May 19, 2026 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 47 | 7 | April 18, 2026 |
| Canyonlands/Natural Bridges | 46 | 7 | April 18, 2026 |
| San Rafael Swell | 41 | 9 | April 19, 2026 |
| Sanpete/Sevier Valleys | 33 | 0 | September 9, 2020 |
| Sanpete Valley | 30 | 22 | May 19, 2026 |
| Castle Country | 29 | 12 | May 19, 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 Utah.