National Weather ServiceColoradoSnow and Blowing AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow and Blowing Advisories in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 0 snow and blowing advisories for Colorado in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys was covered most often (15 times since 2008).
How many snow and blowing advisories does Colorado get?
Every snow and blowing advisory that covered part of Colorado. 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 | 67 |
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 Colorado 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 Colorado?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys | 15 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Flattops | 14 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Elkhead and Park Mountains | 13 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Ft | 13 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet | 13 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Ft | 12 | 0 | May 1, 2008 |
| Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus | 12 | 0 | March 30, 2008 |
| South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet | 12 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Ft | 12 | 0 | May 1, 2008 |
| Grand and Battlement Mesas | 11 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet | 11 | 0 | April 10, 2008 |
| Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft | 11 | 0 | April 10, 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 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. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.