National Weather ServiceNew YorkSnow Squall WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Snow Squall Warnings in New York
The National Weather Service issued 80 snow squall warnings for New York in 2025 and 45 a year on average in 2018-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 52, 72% above the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Broome was covered most often (76 times since 2018).
How many snow squall warnings does New York get?
Every snow squall warning that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 52 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 82 |
| 2018 | 34 |
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 New York 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 New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2018 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome | 76 | 56 | February 26, 2026 |
| Chenango | 66 | 44 | February 26, 2026 |
| Cayuga | 61 | 33 | February 3, 2026 |
| Cortland | 60 | 41 | January 22, 2026 |
| Tioga | 59 | 42 | January 1, 2026 |
| Delaware | 48 | 31 | February 26, 2026 |
| Essex | 48 | 24 | January 22, 2026 |
| Tompkins | 48 | 34 | January 22, 2026 |
| Madison | 47 | 29 | January 22, 2026 |
| Onondaga | 45 | 26 | January 22, 2026 |
| Otsego | 43 | 26 | February 26, 2026 |
| Monroe | 39 | 23 | February 3, 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 New York.