National Weather ServiceNevadaFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 1 freeze watches for Nevada in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 125% above the average of 1 for those months in 2008-2025. Northern Elko County was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Nevada get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Elko County | 19 | 4 | June 29, 2026 |
| White Pine County | 17 | 3 | June 29, 2026 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 16 | 3 | June 29, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 14 | 2 | June 29, 2026 |
| South Central Elko County | 13 | 4 | June 29, 2026 |
| Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake | 12 | 3 | April 17, 2026 |
| Western Clark and Southern Nye County | 12 | 2 | November 19, 2025 |
| Southwest Elko County | 12 | 3 | June 29, 2026 |
| Las Vegas Valley | 12 | 1 | November 26, 2023 |
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 12 | 3 | April 17, 2026 |
| Northeast Clark County | 11 | 1 | November 26, 2023 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 11 | 3 | April 17, 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 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 Nevada.