National Weather ServiceWyomingFreeze WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Freeze Watches in Wyoming
The National Weather Service issued 7 freeze watches for Wyoming in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 54% above the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Wind River Basin was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many freeze watches does Wyoming get?
Every freeze watch that covered part of Wyoming. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind River Basin | 19 | 7 | May 6, 2026 |
| Lander Foothills | 17 | 7 | May 6, 2026 |
| Natrona County Lower Elevations | 16 | 7 | May 6, 2026 |
| Rock Springs and Green River | 15 | 3 | October 7, 2025 |
| Northeast Johnson County | 15 | 8 | May 6, 2026 |
| Laramie Valley | 15 | 5 | May 20, 2026 |
| Flaming Gorge | 15 | 3 | October 7, 2025 |
| East Sweetwater County | 15 | 4 | October 7, 2025 |
| Cody Foothills | 14 | 7 | May 6, 2026 |
| Southeast Johnson County | 13 | 7 | May 6, 2026 |
| Upper North Platte River Basin | 12 | 3 | May 20, 2026 |
| Star Valley | 12 | 2 | September 23, 2025 |
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 Wyoming.