National Weather ServiceColoradoSnow Squall WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Squall Warnings in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 3 snow squall warnings for Colorado in 2025 and 23 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 3rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 12, 7% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Garfield was covered most often (40 times since 2018).
How many snow squall warnings does Colorado get?
Every snow squall warning that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 12 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 |
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 2018-2025; 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 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 40 | 15 | February 18, 2026 |
| Eagle | 28 | 9 | February 27, 2024 |
| El Paso | 25 | 13 | February 19, 2026 |
| Pueblo | 24 | 17 | January 26, 2026 |
| Rio Blanco | 19 | 5 | February 27, 2024 |
| Huerfano | 18 | 12 | February 20, 2026 |
| Pitkin | 18 | 5 | February 27, 2024 |
| Mesa | 17 | 13 | February 18, 2026 |
| Weld | 17 | 5 | February 27, 2024 |
| Larimer | 15 | 3 | February 17, 2026 |
| Costilla | 14 | 9 | February 20, 2026 |
| Las Animas | 14 | 10 | February 20, 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 snow squall warning?
A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. 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.