National Weather ServiceCaliforniaSnow AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Advisories in California
The National Weather Service issued 0 snow advisories for California in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada was covered most often (13 times since 2008).
How many snow advisories does California get?
Every snow advisory that covered part of California. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 74 |
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 California 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 California?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada | 13 | 0 | May 24, 2008 |
| Western Plumas County/Lassen Park | 10 | 0 | May 24, 2008 |
| Western Siskiyou County | 10 | 0 | April 20, 2008 |
| Upper Trinity River | 9 | 0 | February 24, 2008 |
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 8 | 0 | April 22, 2008 |
| Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties | 8 | 0 | April 22, 2008 |
| North Coast Interior | 7 | 0 | February 24, 2008 |
| South Central Siskiyou County | 7 | 0 | February 24, 2008 |
| Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County | 5 | 0 | February 21, 2008 |
| Central Siskiyou County | 5 | 0 | January 31, 2008 |
| Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Northern Lake County | 5 | 0 | February 21, 2008 |
| Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County | 5 | 0 | February 21, 2008 |
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 snow advisory?
A snow advisory covered snowfall below winter storm warning amounts. The NWS replaced it with the winter weather advisory. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in California.