National Weather ServiceIdahoFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Idaho
The National Weather Service issued 2 freeze watches for Idaho in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 38th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 363% above the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Upper Snake River Plain was covered most often (43 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Idaho get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Idaho. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 Idaho 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 Idaho?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Snake River Plain | 43 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |
| Lower Snake River Plain | 41 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |
| Eastern Magic Valley | 28 | 4 | May 17, 2026 |
| Shoshone/Lava Beds | 13 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |
| Lower Treasure Valley | 13 | 5 | April 25, 2026 |
| Arco/Mud Lake Desert | 13 | 6 | June 11, 2026 |
| Upper Treasure Valley | 12 | 4 | April 25, 2026 |
| Western Magic Valley | 11 | 4 | April 25, 2026 |
| Upper Snake Highlands | 3 | 0 | May 11, 2016 |
| Northern Panhandle | 3 | 2 | September 30, 2024 |
| Lewiston Area | 3 | 2 | April 25, 2026 |
| Idaho Palouse | 2 | 0 | May 13, 2009 |
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 watch?
A freeze watch means temperatures at or below 32°F are possible during the growing season. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. AreaZine's counts include the hard freeze watches issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Idaho.