National Weather ServiceSnow and Blowing AdvisoryVTEC SB.YArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow and Blowing Advisory: what it means and how often it is issued
The National Weather Service issued 303 snow and blowing advisories from 2008 to 2008, 303 a year on average, and has not issued the product since 2008; Colorado, Montana and California had the most.
What is a snow and blowing 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 Weather Service office for each area sets the criteria for this product with its partners.
Source: National Weather Service directives and glossary.
How many snow and blowing advisories a year?
National count: each snow and blowing advisory counted once, whatever the number of states it covers. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 303 |
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?
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.
Which states get the most snow and blowing advisories?
Yearly average per state, 2021-2025. A snow and blowing advisory covering two states counts in both.
| State | A year, 2021-2025 | A year, 2008-2025 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Montana | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| California | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Idaho | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Utah | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wyoming | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oregon | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kansas | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michigan | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Iowa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indiana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Missouri | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nevada | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illinois | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vermont | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.