National Weather ServiceUtahFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Utah
The National Weather Service issued 10 freeze watches for Utah in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 14, 255% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Arches/Grand Flat was covered most often (52 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Utah get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Utah. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 14 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 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 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 | 52 | 11 | April 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Uinta Basin | 40 | 10 | April 19, 2026 |
| Southeast Utah | 35 | 11 | April 18, 2026 |
| Canyonlands/Natural Bridges | 30 | 7 | April 18, 2026 |
| Western Uinta Basin | 21 | 11 | April 28, 2026 |
| Southwest Utah | 19 | 10 | April 28, 2026 |
| Northern Wasatch Front | 18 | 5 | April 17, 2026 |
| Cache Valley/Utah Portion | 18 | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| San Rafael Swell | 15 | 5 | April 19, 2026 |
| Castle Country | 15 | 9 | April 28, 2026 |
| Western Millard and Juab Counties | 13 | 12 | April 28, 2026 |
| Eastern Box Elder County | 13 | 10 | April 24, 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 Utah.